Blumenfeld, Mosher Joseph Born March 23, 1904, in St. Paul, MN Died November 5, 1988, in Hartford, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 7, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on August 15, 1961, and received commission on August 15, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1971-1974. Assumed senior status on January 20, 1977. Service terminated on November 5, 1988, due to death. Education: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1925 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1928 Professional Career: Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1928-1961 Special assistant to U.S. attorney, District of Connecticut, 1942-1946