John F. Melia (June 5, 1915 – June 24, 1994) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981.

John F. Melia
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1965–1981
Succeeded byTom Gallagher
Personal details
BornJune 5, 1915
Brighton, Boston
DiedJune 24, 1994 (aged 79)
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationCaterer
Food consultant

Melia was born on June 5, 1915, in Boston. He attended Brighton High School and Boston Commerce Graduate School. Prior to entering politics, Melia worked as a caterer and food consultant.[1] From 1965 to 1981, Melia represented Brighton in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He was defeated in the 1980 Democratic primary in Thomas M. Gallagher.[2] Melia died on June 24, 1994, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts after a long illness.[3]

References

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  1. ^ 1965–1966 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ^ Dwyer, Timothy (September 17, 1980). "Some oldtimers are out: 8 state representatives lose; Feeney, Melia are casualties". The Boston Globe.
  3. ^ "John F. Melia, at 79, was Brighton state rep". Boston Herald. June 27, 1994.