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 (aged 86)[1] Lowell, Massachusetts[1][3] |
| 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 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
| 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
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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
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