Michael LoPresti Jr.
Michael LoPresti Jr. was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1973 to 1993.
LoPresti was born on April 30, 1947 in Boston.[1] His father, Michael LoPresti Sr., was a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1947 to 1953 and again from 1958 to 1961.[2] LoPresti earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard College and a law degree from the Boston University School of Law.[3]
LoPresti began his political career in 1973 by running in the special election caused by the resignation of Second Suffolk District senator Mario Umana. The then 26-year old law student upset two state representatives with the support of members of Umana's and Kevin White's organizations as well as Alfred Vellucci and Frederick C. Langone.[4] Following redistricting, LoPresti represented the Suffolk and Middlesex District from 1975 to 1993. During his tenure in the Senate, Lopresti served as chairman of the legislature's Judiciary Committee.[3]
LoPresti died on December 16, 2004 at his home in East Boston.[3]
References
- 1967–1968 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Pomerene, Nancy (September 12, 1973). "LoPresti easy victor in special Senate race". The Boston Globe.
- "Michael LoPresti, Jr., 57; Was Former State Senator". The Boston Globe. December 18, 2004.
- Pomerene, Nancy (August 15, 1973). "LoPresti wins victory in E. Boston primary". The Boston Globe.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by District created |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Suffolk and Middlesex District 1975–1993 |
Succeeded by Robert Travaglini |
| Preceded by Mario Umana |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Second Suffolk District 1973–1975 |
Succeeded by Bill Owens |