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Anthony Verga

1935 – 2023

American politician

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About Anthony Verga

Lived 1935 – 2023 (aged 87–88). Anthony Verga was an American politician.

Anthony J. Verga (April 26, 1935 – March 10, 2023) was an American politician who represented the 5th Essex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009. He was defeated by attorney Ann-Margaret Ferrante in the 2008 Democratic primary.

Verga was a champion of veterans' causes during his tenure and in 2006 was endorsed by the Massachusetts Veterans Services Officers Association for the position of state Secretary of Veterans' affairs. In 2008 he was awarded the National Guard Association of the United States's Charles Dick Medal of Merit.

In 2012, Verga broke with his party and endorsed Republican Scott Brown over Democrat Elizabeth Warren in that year's United States Senate election.

Verga died in Beverly, Massachusetts, on March 10, 2023, at the age of 87.

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1935, Gloucester
Birth century
20th century
Died
2023
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Also known as
Anthony J. Verga

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Verga?

American politician

When was Anthony Verga born?

Anthony Verga was born on 26 April 1935 in Gloucester.

When did Anthony Verga die?

Anthony Verga died in 2023.

What was Anthony Verga's occupation?

Anthony Verga was a politician.

What nationality was Anthony Verga?

Anthony Verga was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Verga

· Wikidata: Q4773641

· DBpedia: Anthony Verga

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