House 1979-82 (District 43B); House 1983-90 (District 45B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/17/1935
Birth Place:
New York City, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/23/2013
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Jim
City of Residence (when first elected):
Robbinsdale
Occupation (when first elected):
Sales and Marketing Instructor, Hennepin Technical Center
EDUCATION
Notre Dame; Attended College;
Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island; B.A.; Economics
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School;
Boston University; Attended Graduate School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Navy (8 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dorothy
Children:
Three children: Patricia, Kathy, and Maureen (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1976 election.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1979-80.
"He came to Minnesota with the Pillsbury Company, founded his own business, helped establish the professional sales and retail merchandising programs at Hennepin Technical Center and enjoyed non-profit work as well." (Star Tribune obituary, December 27, 2013)
He was a long-time Florida resident but he died in Minnesota while visiting family.
His funeral was held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park.