Raymond F. Rourke
Raymond Francis Rourke | |
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73rd Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts[1] | |
In office 1978–1979 | |
Preceded by | Leo J. Farley |
Succeeded by | Robert C. Maguire |
Member of the Lowell, Massachusetts City Council[1] | |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] 47th Middlesex District[2] | |
In office 1957[1][2] – 1975 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Plunkett |
Succeeded by | Edward A. LeLacheur |
Personal details | |
Born |
October 10, 1917[2][3] Lowell, Massachusetts[2] |
Died |
May 24, 2004[1] Lowell, Massachusetts[1][3] |
Resting place | St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell.[1][4] |
Political party | Democratic[2] |
Spouse(s) | Rita LaCoss[1][3] |
Children |
Raymond R. Rourke; Maureen A. Rourke; Arthur T. Rourke; Richard P. Rourke; John P. Rourke; Nancy L. Rourke; Timothy M. Rourke[1] |
Residence | 1283 Lawrence Street, Lowell, Massachusetts[2] |
Alma mater | St. Peter's Grammar School,[1] Keith Academy,[1] Lowell Commercial College[1] |
Occupation | Firefighter[2] |
Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Service/branch | U.S Navy[1] |
Rank | Third class petty officer[1] |
Battles/wars | World War II[1] |
Raymond Francis Rourke (October 10, 1917 – May 24, 2004) was an American politician and firefighter who served for many years in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and as the seventy third Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The Boston Herald (May 27, 2004), Raymond F. Rourke, 86, Lowell mayor, firefighter., Boston, Massachusetts: The Boston Herald, p. 72.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 O'Neil, Edward B. (1975), Public Officials of Massachusetts 1975-1976, Boston, Massachusetts: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 281.
- 1 2 3 The Lowell Sun (May 25, 2004), Raymond Francis Rourke Renowned Political Figure in Lowell, Former Mayor, State Rep, Firefighter; 86., Lowell, Massachusetts: The Lowell Sun
- ↑ The Lowell Sun (May 26, 2004), ROURKE, Lowell, Massachusetts: The Lowell Sun
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Leo J. Farley |
73rd Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts January 1, 1978 – 1979 |
Succeeded by Robert C. Maguire |
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