Raymond F. Rourke
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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 | [2][3] Lowell, Massachusetts[2] | October 10, 1917
Died | May 24, 2004[1] Lowell, Massachusetts[1][3] | (aged 86)
Resting place | St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell.[1][4] |
Political party | Democratic[2] |
Spouse | 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(s) | 1283 Lawrence Street, Lowell, Massachusetts[2] |
Alma mater | St. Peter's Grammar School,[1] Keith Academy,[1] Lowell Commercial College[1] |
Occupation | Firefighter[2] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | U.S. Navy[1] |
Rank | Petty officer third class[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
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o The Boston Herald (May 27, 2004), Raymond F. Rourke, 86, Lowell mayor, firefighter., Boston, Massachusetts: The Boston Herald, p. 72
- ^ a b c d e f g O'Neil, Edward B. (1975), Public Officials of Massachusetts 1975-1976, Boston, Massachusetts: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 281
- ^ a b c 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