John Groppo
John G. Groppo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
| In office 1959–1985 | |
| Mayor of Winsted, Connecticut | |
| In office 1965–1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1921 Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 2013 (aged 91) Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Groppo (August 14, 1921 – June 12, 2013) was an American mason contractor, businessman, and politician.
Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Groppo served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a stonemason and was the owner of Leo Groppo & Son Mason Contractors. He served as mayor of Winsted, Connecticut 1965 to 1967. From 1959 to 1985 he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives as a Democrat and was majority leader. In 1985–1987, Groppo was commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. He died in Winsted, Connecticut.[1][2]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Obituary". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
- ^ 'Native Winsted and Democrat leader John Groppo Dies at 92,' The Register Citizen (Connecticut), June 14, 2013
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