John Groppo
American politician
John G. Groppo | |
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Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1959–1985 | |
Mayor of Winsted, Connecticut | |
In office 1965–1975 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-08-14)August 14, 1921 Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | June 12, 2013(2013-06-12) (aged 91) Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
John Groppo (August 14, 1921 – June 12, 2013) was an American mason contractor, businessman, and politician.
Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Groppo served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a stonemason and was the owner of Leo Groppo & Son Mason Contractors. He served as mayor of Winsted, Connecticut 1965 to 1967. From 1959 to 1985 he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives as a Democrat and was majority leader. In 1985–1987, Groppo was commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. He died in Winsted, Connecticut.[1][2]
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