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Nealon, William Joseph, Jr.
Born July 31, 1923, in Scranton, PA
Died August 30, 2018, in Scranton, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on December 13, 1962, to a seat vacated by John W. Murphy; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1963, and received commission on March 27, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1976-1989. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1989. Service terminated on August 30, 2018, due to death.
Education:
Villanova College, B.S., 1947
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Died August 30, 2018, in Scranton, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on December 13, 1962, to a seat vacated by John W. Murphy; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1963, and received commission on March 27, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1976-1989. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1989. Service terminated on August 30, 2018, due to death.
Education:
Villanova College, B.S., 1947
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps first lieutenant, 1942-1945
Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1951-1960
Lecturer, University of Scranton, 1951-1959
Hearing examiner, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 1955-1959
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County [Pennsylvania], 1960-1962
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1987-1990