Richard A. Sofio

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Richard A. Sofio
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 110th district
In office
January 1, 1987 – December 31, 1990
Preceded byDon Koivisto
Succeeded byStephen Dresch
Personal details
Born(1946-03-05)March 5, 1946
Bessemer Township, Michigan
DiedFebruary 28, 2009(2009-02-28) (aged 62)
Lansing, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic

Richard Anthony "Rick" Sofio (March 5, 1946 – February 28, 2009) was an American politician and teacher.[1]

Born in Bessemer, Michigan, Sofio graduated from A. D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. He went to Gogebic Community College. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Michigan University. He also took graduated courses at Michigan State University. He taught political science and was a football coach at A. D. Johnston High School. Sofio served on the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners and on the school board. Sofio served in the Michigan House of Representatives for two terms from 1987 to 1991. He was a Democrat. Sofio died in Lansing, Michigan.[2][3]

Notes[]

  1. ^ House Resolution 43 (2009): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Richard Sofio, former member of the House of Representatives
  2. ^ 'Richard A. Sofio-obituary,' Ironwood Daily Globe, March 4, 2009, pg. 8
  3. ^ Michigan Manual 1989-1990-Richard A. Sofio


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