Thomas W. McGee
Thomas William McGee | |
|---|---|
| 80th Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1975–1984 | |
| Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
| Succeeded by | George Keverian |
| Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1969–1975 | |
| Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
| Succeeded by | William Q. MacLean, Jr. |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1991 | |
| Preceded by | George J. O'Shea, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Clancy, Jr. |
| Member of the Lynn City Council | |
| In office 1956–1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1924 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 2012 (aged 88) Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Sorrenti, div. Grace Hogan |
| Residence(s) | Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Fourth Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Battle of Saipan Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Tinian |
| Awards |
Navy & Marine Corps Medal |
Thomas William McGee (May 24, 1924 – December 21, 2012) was an American politician who served as a member of the Lynn, Massachusetts City Council (1956–1963) and Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1963–1991), serving as its Speaker from 1975 to 1984. He was the father of former Massachusetts state Senator and Mayor of Lynn Thomas M. McGee.
McGee died on December 21, 2012 in a hospice facility in Danvers, Massachusetts, of complications from Alzheimer's.