George J. O'Shea Jr. explained

George J. O'Shea Jr.
Birth Date:5 January 1929
Birth Place:Lynn, Massachusetts
Nationality:American
Occupation:Real estate
Insurance
Residence:Wenham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Ann
Alma Mater:Boston College
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Essex district
Term Start:1957
Term End:1963
Predecessor:Pasquale Caggiano
Successor:Thomas W. McGee

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. Outside politics he worked in real estate and insurance.[1] 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1961–1962 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .
  2. Web site: George J. O'Shea. Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly. January 3, 2023.