Michael J. Kennedy

Michael Joseph Kennedy (October 25, 1897 – November 1, 1949) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of New York from 1939 to 1943.

Biography Kennedy was born in New York City on October 25, 1897, and attended Sacred Heart Parochial School before becoming a clerk for the New York City Board of Elections in 1921.

He was appointed a New York City Marshal in 1923 and served until 1938, when he became active in the insurance business.

Death On November 1, 1949, Kennedy was killed in the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 537 in Washington, D.C.