| Nicholas A. Colafella | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 15th district |
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| In office January 6, 1981[1] – November 30, 2002[2] |
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| Preceded by | Fred Milanovich |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Biancucci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1939 West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Frances |
| Alma mater | Youngstown University Duquesne University University of Pittsburgh |
Nicholas A. Colafella is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
He is a 1956 graduate of Aliquippa High School.[3] He earned a degree in education from Youngstown University in 1962, an M.Ed. from Duquesne University in 1965, and a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Pittsburgh.[3]
Prior to elective office, he served as a dean at the Community College of Beaver County.[4] In 1978, he unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district.[5] He was first elected to represent the 15th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1980, a position he held until his retirement in 2002.
He was named to the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission in 2004.[6]