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William J. Lyons Jr.

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William J. Lyons, Jr.
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th District
In office
1973–1975
Preceded byJacob Rudolf
Succeeded byLouis Ciccarello
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 149th District
In office
1971–1973
Preceded byBernard Breeman
Personal details
Born(1921-05-30)May 30, 1921
DiedApril 11, 2014(2014-04-11) (aged 92)
PartyRepublican
SpousePatricia Russell Lyons
Oratory Preparatory School, Notre Dame University
Military service
UnitThird Army
Battles/warsBattle of the Bulge

William J. Lyons, Jr. (May 30, 1921 – April 11, 2014) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, Lyons went to the University of Notre Dame. He then served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II. Lyons owned Lyons Construction Company in Norwalk. He served one term in the Connecticut State Senate from 1973 to 1975 as a Republican.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ William J. Lyons, Jr.-obituary
  2. ^ 'Connecticut Yankee-Sense and Sentiment in the Senate,' The Morning Record (Meriden, Connecticut), Alan Olmstead, May 20, 1974, pg. 6
  3. ^ Members of the Connecticut General Assembly