John Groppo

John Groppo was an American mason contractor, businessman, and politician.
Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Groppo served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Groppo was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received as a result of enemy action in Guam on July 22, 1944. He was a stonemason and was the owner of Leo Groppo & Son Mason Contractors. He served as mayor of Winsted, Connecticut 1965 to 1967. From 1959 to 1985 he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives as a Democrat and was majority leader. In 1985–1987, Groppo was commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. He died in Winsted, Connecticut.