John J. Rooney (politician)
John James Rooney (November 29, 1903 – October 26, 1975) was an American lawyer and politician and as a Democratic politician from New York. From 1944 to 1974, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
John J. Rooney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office June 6, 1944 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Cullen |
| Succeeded by | Frederick W. Richmond |
| Constituency | 4th district (1944–45) 12th district (1945–53) 14th district (1953–74) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John James Rooney November 29, 1903 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 1975 (aged 71) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Catherine Kramm
(m. 1953; his death, 1975) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Fordham University (JD) |
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