Joseph D. Early
Joseph D. Early | |
|---|---|
Peter I. Blute | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Daniel Early January 31, 1933 BS) |
| Profession | teacher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | .svg){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
Joseph Daniel Early (January 31, 1933 – November 9, 2012) was an
U.S. House of Representatives
from 1975 to 1993.
Early life
Early was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on January 31, 1933. He attended St. John's High School, and received a B.S. degree from College of the Holy Cross, graduating in 1955. He served in United States Navy, 1955–1957. Following his time in the Navy he was employed as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Shrewsbury and Spencer.
Political career
Early served six terms in the
Peter I. Blute, in the aftermath of his implication in the House banking scandal and a nepotism scandal involving his brother George's employment in the Congressional Folding Room.[1] During his time in congress Early was regarded as one of the most "obscure" house representatives, neglecting to hold a press conference until 1990 and never hiring a press secretary.[2] He died on November 9, 2012.[3]
His son, Joseph Early, Jr. today serves as the Worcester County District Attorney.
References
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Former Congressman Joseph Early Dies
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