Peter R. Chacon
American politician
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Peter Robert Chacon (June 10, 1925 – December 14, 2014)[1] served in the California State Assembly for the 79th district from 1971 to 1992.[2][3]
Preceded byTom Hom
Succeeded byStephen Peace
BornJune 10, 1925
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2014 (aged 89)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Peter R. Chacon | |
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Official portrait, 1975 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hom |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Peace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1925 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 2014 (aged 89) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jean Louise Picone (m. 1953) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | San Diego State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces from 1943 to 1945 and served in Germany during World War II.[4] He attended San Diego Community College and received a Bachelor of Arts and a master's of school administration from San Diego State University.[1]
