Frederick J. Sheehan
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Frederick J. Sheehan | |
|---|---|
| Comptroller | |
| Appointed by | Foster Furcolo |
| Constituency | Massachusetts |
| Alcoholic Beverages Control Commissioner | |
| Appointed by | Robert Q. Crane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1924 |
| Died | June 27, 2013 (aged 88) |
| Awards | Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Légion d'honneur |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943-1945 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | 56th Armored Infantry Battalian, Company C |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Herrlisheim |
Frederick Joseph Sheehan (July 27, 1924 - June 27, 2013) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Comptroller of Massachusetts and Deputy Attorney General of Massachusetts.
Early life
Sheehan was born to Irish immigrant parents in Weymouth, Massachusetts and grew up on Princeton Avenue in Weymouth. Sheehan worked for the Eastern Massachusetts Railway Company through High School.
Military service
In 1942, Sheehan enlisted in the United States Army and trained at Fort Campbell with the 12th Armoured Division. In 1943, he was shipped off to France where he saw heavy combat in the Battle of Herrlisheim. For his actions, he was given the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.[1]
Law practice
Sheehan opened a law practice in Quincy, Massachusetts specializing in Estate Law shortly after getting in Juris Doctorate at Boston College.[2]
Political career
In 1958, Sheehan was appointed the Comptroller of Massachusetts at the age of 34. During his tenure, he founded the emerging MassPort capital project and his office financed growing the Port of Boston, at his urging.
After his tenure as Comptroller, Sheehan was hired as General Counsel for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and served during a time of major change for Massachusetts public transportation.
His tenure at the MBTA was shortened after being hired in 1970 by then-Attorney General Robert H. Quinn to serve as the Deputy Attorney General overseeing the Contracts Division.[3] During this time, Massachusetts' economy grew with the rise of government contracts with industrial leaders in Boston.
In 1983, as a part of his growing Estate law practice, Sheehan took on probating the estate of the late Kathleen Barry, a young woman who died as a result of a drunk driving accident.[2] After the case, Sheehan was appointed to be a Commissioner on the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission by then-State Treasurer Robert Q. Crane, later serving as Chairman and played a leading role in the abolition of Happy Hour in Massachusetts.[4]
References
- ↑ "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor". www.thepurpleheart.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Frederick J. Sheehan Obituary 2013". Keohane Funeral Home. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ↑ Marquard, Bryan (2013-06-29). "Frederick J. Sheehan, 88, former state official". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ↑ "Happy Hour Is Banned In Boston ✋🏼 The Sad Reality Of Why". Secret Boston. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
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