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John Groppo

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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.[1][2]

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  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