Peter Bosa
Peter Bosa (May 2, 1927 – December 10, 1998) was a Canadian politician. He was a Senator from 1977 to 1998.
The Hon. Peter Bosa | |
|---|---|
| Senator for York-Caboto, Ontario | |
| In office 1977–1998 | |
| Appointed by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1927 Friuli, Italy |
| Died | December 10, 1998 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Liberal |
Born in Friuli, Italy, he immigrated to Canada in 1948. He started working in his father's clothing shop as an apprentice cutter. He later became an insurance executive.
He was an alderman for the City of York for seven years.
In 1977, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of York-Caboto, Ontario. He served until his death in 1998. He served as a president of Toronto Italia, and was one of the founders of the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League.[1]
There is a Peter Bosa fonds at Library and Archives Canada[2].
References
- Jose, Colin (2001). On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario. Vaughan, Ontario: Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum. p. 192.
- "Peter Bosa fonds, Library and Archives Canada".
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