Claire Begg
Claire Begg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Preceded by | William V. Begg |
| Succeeded by | Hoyte G. Brown Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 2025 Southbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | William V. Begg Thomas G. Prezioso Lew Capuano |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Waterbury Catholic High School Quinnipiac College |
Claire Begg Prezioso Capuano (died February 15, 2025)[1] was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1971 to 1973, representing the 86th district as a Democrat. Begg's predecessor was her first husband, William V. Begg, who died in office in March 1971, two months into serving his third term. She was elected to serve the remainder of his unexpired term and did not run for reelection in 1972. Begg was succeeded by Hoyte G. Brown Jr. in 1973.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Claire Prezioso Obituary". The News-Times. Legacy.com. February 19, 2025. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "House District 86 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Widow Completing Husband's Work". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. May 16, 1971. p. 36. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Mrs. Begg Election Victor". Naugatuck Daily News. Newspapers.com. April 15, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
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