Gregory Khachadoorian
Gregory Khachadoorian | |
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 Khachadoorian, circa 1967 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 28th Middlesex district | |
| In office January 7, 1959 – January 6, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Hollis Gott |
| Succeeded by | John F. Cusack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1928 South Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 18, 1993 (aged 64) Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Party | Republican |
Gregory Benjamin Khachadoorian (July 8, 1928 – May 18, 1993) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a Republican, representing the 28th Middlesex district.
Early life and education
Khachadoorian was born on July 8, 1928 in South Boston, Massachusetts.[1] He was the son of Benjamin Khachadoorian, an Armenian immigrant and shoemaker.[2] In 1943, at the age of 14, he was involved in a gas station accident which left him permanently blind. He was educated at Perkins School for the Blind, and transferred to Arlington High School to finish his senior year, where he became an honor student. In 1948, he became the first blind student to graduate from Arlington High School.[3] He then attended Boston University, receiving his bachelor of science (BS) in 1952 and his bachelor of laws (LLB) in 1955, and began working as a lawyer.[2][1]
Political career
Khachadoorian was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1958, beating Democratic incumbent Hollis Gott.[4] On October 31, 1961, he was appointed to the Massachusetts Republican State Committee by House Minority Leader Sidney Curtiss.[5] He served in the Massachusetts House until 1970, when he was defeated by Democratic challenger John F. Cusack.[6]
Death
Khachadoorian died on May 18, 1993, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[6]
References
- 1 2 Hayden, Irving N.; Grove, Lawrence R. 1961-1962 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. p. 204. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- 1 2 "Seniors in Spotlight at Boston University Ceremonies". The Boston Globe. June 6, 1955. p. 15. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Blinded Student to Graduate at Arlington". The Boston Globe. June 8, 1948. p. 28. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Arlington: Town Votes To Stay Dry". The Boston Globe. November 5, 1958. p. 29. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State House Notes - Names Khachadoorian". The Springfield Union. November 1, 1961. p. 14. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "G. Khachadoorian, 64". The Boston Globe. May 20, 1993. p. 35. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.