Tip O’Neill 1912 – 1994

Biography

Thomas Phillip “Tip” O’Neill was born on December 9, 1912, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he spent his formative years before embarking on a distinguished career in public service. Throughout his life, he remained deeply connected to his New England roots and the communities that shaped him.

O’Neill dedicated himself to a career in politics, becoming one of the notable American political figures of his era. His work and service left an imprint on the political landscape of his time, earning him recognition among his peers and constituents.

After a long and engaged life, O’Neill passed away on January 5, 1994, in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 81. He succumbed to colorectal cancer, leaving behind a legacy of public service. He was laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, where he continues to be remembered by those whose lives he touched through his years of dedication to public life.