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Raymond F. Rourke

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American politician
Raymond F. Rourke
73rd Mayor of
Lowell, Massachusetts
In office
1978–1979
Preceded byLeo J. Farley
Succeeded byRobert C. Maguire
Member of the
Lowell, Massachusetts City Council
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
47th Middlesex District
In office
1957–1975
Preceded byPatrick Plunkett
Succeeded byEdward A. LeLacheur
Personal details
BornRaymond Francis Rourke
(1917-10-10)October 10, 1917
Lowell, Massachusetts
DiedMay 24, 2004(2004-05-24) (aged 86)
Lowell, Massachusetts
Resting placeSt. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRita LaCoss
ChildrenRaymond R. Rourke;
Maureen A. Rourke;
Arthur T. Rourke;
Richard P. Rourke;
John P. Rourke;
Nancy L. Rourke;
Timothy M. Rourke
Residence(s)1283 Lawrence Street, Lowell, Massachusetts
Alma materSt. Peter's Grammar School, Keith Academy, Lowell Commercial College
OccupationFirefighter
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceU.S. Navy
RankPetty officer third class
Battles/warsWorld War II

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.

His son Timothy Rourke (1952–1982) and daughter-in-law Susan F. Rourke also served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Lowell.

References

  1. ^ The Boston Herald (May 27, 2004), Raymond F. Rourke, 86, Lowell mayor, firefighter., Boston, Massachusetts: The Boston Herald, p. 72
  2. ^ O'Neil, Edward B. (1975), Public Officials of Massachusetts 1975-1976, Boston, Massachusetts: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 281
  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
  4. The Lowell Sun (May 26, 2004), ROURKE, Lowell, Massachusetts: The Lowell Sun
  5. Blake, Andrew (April 18, 1982). "Legislator, 29, killed in Lowell crash". The Boston Globe. p. 29. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
Political offices
Preceded byLeo J. Farley 73rd Mayor of
Lowell, Massachusetts
January 1, 1978 – 1979 		Succeeded byRobert C. Maguire
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