Michael O'Brien (July 24, 1954 – October 15, 2018) was an American politician who was a member of Democratic Party in Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 175th legislative district. He was first elected in 2006.[2]
Mike O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 175th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – October 15, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Marie Lederer |
| Succeeded by | Mary Isaacson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1954 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 2018 (aged 64) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania 39°56′01″N 75°15′27″W / 39.93358°N 75.25750°W |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rita M. O'Brien |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Fishtown, Philadelphia, U.S. |
The district he served contained such Philadelphia landmarks as Independence Hall (United States), the Liberty Bell, South Street, and Penn Treaty Park. O'Brien attended Northeast Catholic High School for Boys and La Salle University.[3]
Prior to elective office, he served as chief of staff to Marie Lederer.[4]
O'Brien suffered a fatal heart attack on October 15, 2018.[5]
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "Rep. Michael H. O'Brien Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ "Representative Michael H. 'Mike' O'Brien (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ Brennan, Chris (October 15, 2018). "State Rep. Mike O'Brien suffers fatal heart attack". www.philly.com.
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Michael H. O'Brien official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Michael H. O'Brien official Party website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Michael H. O'Brien
- 2006 campaign contributions
- Michael H. O'Brien at Find a Grave
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