George J. O'Shea Jr.

George J. O'Shea Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Essex district
In office
1957–1963
Preceded byPasquale Caggiano
Succeeded byThomas W. McGee
Personal details
Born(1929-01-05)January 5, 1929
Lynn, Massachusetts
DiedDecember 27, 2022(2022-12-27) (aged 93)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnn
Residence(s)Wenham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materBoston College
OccupationReal estate
Insurance

George J. O'Shea Jr. (January 5, 1929 – December 27, 2022) was an American politician who represented the 12th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1957 to 1963. He retired for the state legislature to run for the 6th congressional district in 1962, but lost to Republican incumbent William H. Bates.[1] Outside politics he worked in real estate and insurance.[2] He held several other titles, including assistant commissioner of the state department of youth services, director of the state's school adjustment counselor program, and professor at Northeastern University. He was the son of state representative George J. O'Shea Sr.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "George J. O'Shea". Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly. January 3, 2023.
  2. ^ 1961–1962 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.