Ray Musto

American soldier and politician

Ray Musto - American soldier and politician
Born

March 30th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

Links & References

Served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Held a significant political career in Pennsylvania, representing the 113th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1969 to 2008. Focused on various legislative initiatives during tenure, including education and labor.

Served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for nearly four decades

Participated in the Korean War

Chaired several committees during legislative career

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