Thomas McCreesh
American politician
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Thomas P. McCreesh (March 2, 1928 – February 19, 2016) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 4th district from 1959 to 1968 and for the 8th district from 1969 to 1974.[2][3] He succeeded his father John J. McCreesh in the senate upon his retirement in 1958.[4]
Thomas P. McCreesh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office 1959–1968 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McCreesh |
| Succeeded by | Joseph J. Scanlon |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 1969–1974 | |
| Succeeded by | Paul McKinney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1928 |
| Died | February 19, 2016 (aged 87) |
| Spouse | Rita McTamney (m.1963–2005; her death)[1] |
| Occupation | real estate broker and appraiser |
Early life and education
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John J. and Susan (née McCabe) McCreesh. He was a rowing champion in 1948 for the Penn Athletic Rowing Association. He served in the Korean War.[5] He was a real estate broker and appraiser.[6] He attended Saint Joseph's University and, in 1950, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. In 1963, he married Rita McTamney. He also served as a page in the Pennsylvania State senate in the 1940s.[7]