Leo W. O'Brien
Leo W. O'Brien | |
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O'Brien during his final term in 1965 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office April 1, 1952 – December 30, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Byrne |
| Succeeded by | Daniel E. Button |
| Constituency | 32nd district (1952–1953) 30th district (1953–1963) 29th district (1963–1966) |
| Member of the Port of Albany District Commission | |
| In office April 30, 1935 – March 27, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Peter G. Ten Eyck |
| Succeeded by | Raymond F. Joyce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leo William O’Brien September 21, 1900 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 1982 (aged 81) Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mabel C. Jean (m. 1925) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Niagara University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Leo William O'Brien (September 21, 1900 – May 4, 1982) was an American journalist, radio and television commentator, and politician. A Democrat, he was most notable for his seven terms of service as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1952 to 1966.