Joseph A. Rattigan

Joseph Austin Rattigan (January 24, 1920 – May 12, 2007) served in the California State Senate for the 12th district^[1] from 1959 to 1967, as a Justice of the District Court of Appeals from 1966 to 1984, and during World War II he served in the United States Navy.^[2]

Joseph A. Rattigan
Member of the California Senate from the 12th district
In office January 5, 1959 – January 2, 1967
Preceded by	Farley Presley Abshire
Succeeded by	Richard J. Dolwig
Personal details
Born	(1920-01-24)January 24, 1920 Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died	May 12, 2007(2007-05-12) (aged 87) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Betty Gubisch (m. 1943)
Children	6
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II