Michael J. Gillen

Michael J. Gillen (August 5, 1885 – February 1, 1942) was an American politician from New York.

Early life and education He was born on August 5, 1885, in Brooklyn, the son of John Gillen (1853–1924) and Margaret Nancy (McGrath) Gillen (1860–1944). He attended the public schools.

Career He engaged in the real estate and insurance business. .

Gillen was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 3rd D.) in 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939–40 and 1941–42.

Personal life On February 4, 1917, he married Mary Agnes Burke (1894–1963), and they had several children

Death He died on February 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, of a heart attack; and was buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery there.