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American politician
John G. Groppo
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
1959–1985
Mayor of Winsted, Connecticut
In office
1965–1975
Personal details
Born(1921-08-14)August 14, 1921
Winsted, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJune 12, 2013(2013-06-12) (aged 91)
Winsted, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

John Groppo (August 14, 1921 – June 12, 2013) was an American mason contractor, businessman, and politician.

Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Groppo served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a stonemason and was the owner of Leo Groppo & Son Mason Contractors. He served as mayor of Winsted, Connecticut 1965 to 1967. From 1959 to 1985 he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives as a Democrat and was majority leader. In 1985–1987, Groppo was commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. He died in Winsted, Connecticut.

Notes

  1. "Obituary". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
  2. 'Native Winsted and Democrat leader John Groppo Dies at 92,' The Register Citizen (Connecticut), June 14, 2013


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