Jane Tedesco

Jane Tedesco
Tedesco c. 1946
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Bridgeport
In office
1945–1947
Serving with Milton J. Herman
Preceded byMilton J. Herman
Charles F. Dowd[1]
Succeeded byMilton J. Herman
Joseph C. Bobert[1]
Personal details
Born(1906-03-08)March 8, 1906
DiedMay 26, 1997(1997-05-26) (aged 91)
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJoseph S. Tedesco
Children4

Jane J. Tedesco (née Gelormino; March 8, 1906 – May 26, 1997) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1945 to 1947, representing the city of Bridgeport as a Democrat.

Personal life

Tedesco was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on March 8, 1906, to Louis and Sarena Gelormino.[2] She was married to Joseph S. Tedesco. Joseph's first wife was Jane's sister, Elizabeth, with whom he had two children, Samuel J. Tedesco and Sally. Joseph and Jane later had two children together.[3][4][5][6]

Political career

A Democrat, Tedesco was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1944, and she served one term representing the city of Bridgeport alongside fellow Democrat Milton J. Herman. She was a member of the Contingent Expenses Committee. Tedesco was not a candidate for reelection in 1946 and left office in 1947.[1][2]

Death

Tedesco died on May 26, 1997, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was 91.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "City/Town of Bridgeport Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  2. 1 2 State of Connecticut Register and Manual 1945-1946. Connecticut Secretary of the State. 1946. p. 245. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Tedesco". Connecticut Post. Newspapers.com. May 29, 1997. p. 21. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Tedesco Starts Term As New Lieut. Governor". Bridgeport Telegram. Newspapers.com. January 10, 1963. p. 56. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mayor Tedesco's Father Succumbs". The News-Times. Newspapers.com. September 2, 1958. p. 7. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Personality Sketches". The Sentinel. Newspapers.com. September 10, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved August 19, 2026.