Henry Helstoski
Henry Helstoski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 - January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Osmers Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Harold C. Hollenbeck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1925 Wallington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1999 (aged 74) Wayne, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Elizabeth Ann Markle
(m. 1947; div. 1955)Victoria Ubaldo (m. 1965) |
| Education | Montclair State Teachers College (BS, MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Air Corps |
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Henry Helstoski (March 21, 1925 – December 16, 1999) was an American politician and veteran of World War II. Helstoski, a Democrat, represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twelve years, lasting from 1965 until 1977. He was the representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district.
He is best remembered for being indicted on charges of receiving bribes from illegal aliens in 1976, but he was never tried as all his charges were dropped by the United States Supreme Court.