George J. O'Shea Jr. | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Essex district | |
In office 1957–1963 | |
Preceded by | Pasquale Caggiano |
Succeeded by | Thomas W. McGee |
Personal details | |
Born | Lynn,Massachusetts | January 5,1929
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Boston College |
Occupation | Real estate Insurance |
George J. O'Shea Jr. (born January 5,1929) is an American politician who represented the 12th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1957 to 1963. Outside politics he worked in real estate and insurance. [1] He is the son of state representative George J. O'Shea Sr.
Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor. He was twice nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performances in Staircase (1968) and Mass Appeal (1982).
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