Daniel H. Coakley Jr.

Daniel H. Coakley (July 12, 1906 – March 26, 1964) was an American insurance salesman and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Daniel H. Coakley Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 22nd Suffolk district
In office 1936–1939
Preceded by	Leo Birmingham
Succeeded by	Jeremiah D. W. Crowley
Personal details
Born	July 12, 1906 Boston
Died	March 26, 1964 (aged 57) Boston
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	College of the Holy Cross Boston University School of Law
Occupation	Lawyer State representative Insurance salesman

Early life

Coakley was born on July 12, 1906 in Boston.[1] His father, Daniel H. Coakley, was a prominent politician. Coakley graduated from Boston College High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He later attended Fordham Law School and graduated from Boston University Law School in 1935. He then became a legal clerk to Massachusetts Attorney General Paul A. Dever.[2]

Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 1936, Coakley ran in the special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of state representative Leo Birmingham. He defeated eight other candidates to win the Democratic nomination and won the general election by a 4 to 1 margin.[3][4] He was elected to a full term later that year.

During World War II, Coakley served in the United States Coast Guard.[2]

Insurance

In 1946, Coakley joined New York Life Insurance Company. He eventually obtained $1 million in sales a year. In 1957, he was the top salesman in his company with $5 million in sales.[2]

Death

Coakley died on March 26, 1964 in Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.[2]

References

1. Public Officers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1937-38. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
2. "Daniel Coakley, 58, Insurance Leader". The Boston Globe. March 27, 1964.
3. "Coakley Wins Primary Fight". The Boston Daily Globe. February 26, 1936.
4. "Coakley Victor 4-1 in Brighton". The Boston Daily Globe. March 11, 1936.