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 byLeo J. Farley
Succeeded byRobert 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
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born(1917-10-10)October 10, 1917[2][3]
Lowell, Massachusetts[2]
DiedMay 24, 2004(2004-05-24) (aged 86)[1]
Lowell, Massachusetts[1][3]
Resting placeSt. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell.[1][4]
Political partyDemocratic[2]
Spouse(s)Rita LaCoss[1][3]
ChildrenRaymond R. Rourke;
Maureen A. Rourke;
Arthur T. Rourke;
Richard P. Rourke;
John P. Rourke;
Nancy L. Rourke;
[1]
Residence1283 Lawrence Street, Lowell, Massachusetts[2]
Alma materSt. Peter's Grammar School,[1] Keith Academy,[1] Lowell Commercial College[1]
OccupationFirefighter[2]
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceU.S. Navy[1]
RankPetty officer third class[1]
Battles/warsWorld 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. ^ 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
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ The Lowell Sun (May 26, 2004), ROURKE, Lowell, Massachusetts: The Lowell Sun
Political offices
Preceded by 73rd Mayor of
Lowell, Massachusetts
January 1, 1978 – 1979 		Succeeded by
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