John F. Melia Explained

John F. Melia
Birth Date:June 5, 1915
Birth Place:Brighton, Boston
Death Date:June 24, 1994 (aged 79)
Death Place:Plymouth, Massachusetts
Occupation:Caterer
Food consultant
Party:Democratic
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Term Start:1965
Term End:1981
Successor:Tom Gallagher

John F. Melia (June 5, 1915 – June 24, 1994) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981.

Melia was born on June 5, 1915, in Boston. He attended Brighton High School and Boston Commerce Graduate School. Prior to entering politics, Melia worked as a caterer and food consultant.[1] From 1965 to 1981, Melia represented Brighton in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He was defeated in the 1980 Democratic primary in Thomas M. Gallagher.[2] Melia died on June 24, 1994, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts after a long illness.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1965–1966 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .
  2. News: Dwyer . Timothy . Some oldtimers are out: 8 state representatives lose; Feeney, Melia are casualties . The Boston Globe . September 17, 1980.
  3. News: John F. Melia, at 79, was Brighton state rep . Boston Herald . June 27, 1994.