Summary
Thomas C. Corrigan Sr. (February 26, 1938 – December 1, 2022) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Thomas C. Corrigan Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 140th district | |
| In office January 6, 1987[1] – November 30, 2006[2] | |
| Preceded by | John F. Cordisco |
| Succeeded by | John Galloway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1938 Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 2022 (aged 84) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Annabelle M. (d. 2001)[3][4] Velda I.[5] |
| Children | 3 children |
| Residence(s) | Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Corrigan was a 1956 graduate of Bristol High School.[6]
Corrigan was first elected to represent the 140th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1986.[5] He retired prior to the 2006 election. In 2007, it was revealed that Corrigan, as a lame duck legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat.[7]
Corrigan served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and on the Bristol Borough Council. He was involved in the real estate business and worked as a rigger in the steel business. He died on December 1, 2022, in Naples, Florida, at the age of 84. He lived in Naples, Florida, for eight years until his death.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 1987 - 171ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1987-01-06.
- ^ Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2006
- ^ "Thomas C. Corrigan Sr. (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2000-12-06.
- ^ "Thomas C. Corrigan Sr. (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2001-04-14.
- ^ a b "BIOGRAPHY". Official Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18.
- ^ "Thomas C. Corrigan Sr. (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2006-01-10.
- ^ Associated Press (2007-03-20). "Lame ducks went on trips paid by state". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Associated Press.
- ^ Sofield, Tom (6 December 2022). "Former State Rep. Tom Corrigan Passes Away". Levittown Now. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Thomas C. Corrigan-obituary
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives – Thomas C. Corrigan Sr. (Democrat) at the Wayback Machine (archived January 10, 2006) official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus – Representative Thomas Corrigan at the Wayback Machine (archive index) official Party website (archived)