Michael A. Ruddy (September 2, 1900–June 2, 1987) was an American politician and businessman. Ruddy was born in

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. He went to the Chicago parochial and public schools. Ruddy was involved with the manufacturing and retail business. Ruddy served in the

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from 1929 to 1967 and was involved with the Republican Party. Ruddy died at his home in

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.'Michael Ruddy; Served Terms In State House,' The Chicago Tribune, June 3, 1987

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1900 births 1987 deaths Businesspeople from Chicago Politicians from Chicago People from Oak Lawn, Illinois Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives 20th-century American businesspeople 20th-century members of the Illinois General Assembly {{Illinois-Ilrepresentative-Republican-stub