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Joseph DiCarlo
American politician (1936–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph J. C. DiCarlo (March 21, 1936 – October 22, 2020) was an American politician who served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court. He was expelled from the Senate in 1977 after he was convicted of extortion. He is the first Massachusetts State Senator to be expelled.
Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts Senate, Preceded by ...
Joseph DiCarlo | |
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![]() Joseph DiCarlo, circa 1975 | |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1969–1977 | |
Preceded by | Harry Della Russo |
Succeeded by | Frank J. Mastrocola, Jr. |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 18th Suffolk district | |
In office 1965–1969 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Del Grosso |
Succeeded by | 1 |
Personal details | |
Born | March 21, 1936 Somerville, Massachusetts |
Died | October 22, 2020(2020-10-22) (aged 84) |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Everett, Massachusetts |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Revere, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Boston College B.A. Boston University M.Ed. |
Occupation | Teacher Politician Construction worker |
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