Timothy Moynihan Explained

Timothy Moynihan
Office:Member of the
Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 10th district
Termstart:1975
Termend:1986
Alma Mater:Saint Michael's College
Spouse:Rosemary Moynihan
Birth Date:July 28, 1941
Birth Place:East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Death Place:Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Party:Democratic

Timothy Joseph Moynihan (July 28, 1941 –  March 1, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1975 to 1986.[1]

Education

Moynihan attended East Hartford High School and graduated from Saint Michael's College in 1963.

Career

In 1965, Moynihan was elected to the East Hartford High School board of education, on which he served nine years, including five years as board chair. After nine years on the school board, Moynihan ran for the Connecticut House of Representatives as a Democrat. He represented Connecticut's 10th assembly district from 1975 to 1986.[2] [3] Moynihan also acted as an informal advisor to Governor William A. O'Neill. During his time in the House, Moynihan collaborated with other Connecticut politicians, including John B. Larson, Chris Dodd, and Richard Blumenthal.

After retiring from the state house, Moynihan served on the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce. He left that position in 2001.[4] Outside of politics, Moynihan was a real estate agent.

Personal life

Moynihan's wife, Rosemary Moynihan, also served as a Connecticut state representative.[5] Moynihan served in the United States Army reserve. He died in Cape Coral, Florida. He was 78 years old.[6]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-hartford-ct/timothy-moynihan-9077472 Timothy Joseph Moynihan-obituary
  2. News: Altimari . Daniela . "A legendary leader in East Hartford:" Former state Rep. Tim Moynihan dies . March 3, 2020 . . March 1, 2020.
  3. News: Madden. Richard L.. Politics; Redistricting, or How 'I Died'. The New York Times. March 3, 2020. August 9, 1981.
  4. Web site: Tim Moynihan, urban catalyst. April 11, 2001. Hartford Courant. March 3, 2020.
  5. News: Larson Statement on the Passing of Tim Moynihan . March 3, 2020 . Connecticut House of Representatives . March 1, 2020.
  6. https://dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-hartford-fl/timothy-moynihan-9077472 Timothy Joseph Moynihan-obituary