Meskill, Thomas Joseph Born January 30, 1928, in New Britain, CT Died October 29, 2007, in Boynton Beach, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by Gerald Ford on January 16, 1975, to a seat vacated by John Joseph Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on April 22, 1975, and received commission on April 23, 1975. Served as chief judge, 1992-1993. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1993. Service terminated on October 29, 2007, due to death. Education: New York University School of Law Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, B.S., 1950 University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force first lieutenant, 1950-1953 Private practice, New Britain, Connecticut, 1956-1960 Assistant corporation counsel, New Britain, Connecticut, 1960-1962 Mayor, New Britain, Connecticut, 1962-1964 Corporation counsel, New Britain, Connecticut, 1965-1966 U.S. representative from Connecticut, 1967-1971 Governor, Connecticut, 1971-1975 Portraits