Santo DiPietro explained

Office:Mayor of South Portland, Maine
Term:1986–1987
Party:Democratic
Office1:Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Term1:1989–1996
Birth Date:11 November 1934
Birth Place:Portland, Maine
Death Place:South Portland, Maine
Alma Mater:Northeast Business College
Occupation:Businessman
Nickname:Sam

Santo "Sam" DiPietro (November 11, 1934 – October 9, 2016) was an American businessperson and politician from Maine. DiPietro, a Democrat, served on the South Portland City Council for nine years, two of which were as mayor (1986–1987). He also served four terms (8 years) in the Maine House of Representatives (1989–1996).[1] In 1988, DiPietro defeated Republican incumbent Earl G. Nicholson to win his seat in the Legislature.[2]

Born in Portland, Maine, DiPietro graduated from Portland High School and Northeast Business College. He owned and operated a grocery store, DiPietro's Market, in South Portland.

DiPietro died in South Portland, Maine on October 9, 2016.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Profiles of Members of the Maine House of Representatives. January 21, 1991. Bangor Daily News. 10 April 2016.
  2. News: No Major Changes Expected In House. Jackson. Peter. October 27, 1988. Lewiston Sun Journal. 2A. 10 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Santo "Sam" DiPietro's Obituary. 2016-10-11. Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. 2017-06-10.