Santo DiPietro

Santo DiPietro
Mayor of South Portland, Maine
In office 1986–1987
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office 1989–1996
Personal details
Born	(1934-11-11)November 11, 1934 Portland, Maine
Died	October 9, 2016(2016-10-09) (aged 81) South Portland, Maine
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Northeast Business College
Occupation	Businessman
Nickname	Sam

Santo "Sam" DiPietro (November 11, 1934 – October 9, 2016) was an American businessperson and politician from Maine. DiPietro, a Democrat, served on the South Portland City Council for nine years, two of which were as mayor (1986–1987). He also served four terms (8 years) in the Maine House of Representatives (1989–1996).[1] In 1988, DiPietro defeated Republican incumbent Earl G. Nicholson to win his seat in the Legislature.[2]

Born in Portland, Maine, DiPietro graduated from Portland High School and Northeast Business College. He owned and operated a grocery store, DiPietro's Market, in South Portland.[1]^[permanent dead link‍]

DiPietro died in South Portland, Maine on October 9, 2016.[3]

See also

• List of mayors of South Portland, Maine

References

1. "Profiles of Members of the Maine House of Representatives". Bangor Daily News. January 21, 1991. Retrieved 10 April 2016. ^[permanent dead link‍]
2. Jackson, Peter (October 27, 1988). "No Major Changes Expected In House". Lewiston Sun Journal. p. 2A. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
3. "Santo "Sam" DiPietro's Obituary". Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2017-06-10.