Francis X. Coppinger (born March 12, 1935 – July 9, 2020) was an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1969 to 1973 and 1975 to 1977.
Francis X. Coppinger | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 23rd Suffolk District | |
| In office 1975–1977 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Charles Robert Doyle |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 14th Suffolk District | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Cawley |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Connolly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1935 Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 9, 2020 (aged 85) West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Catherine (O'Neill) Coppinger |
| Children | 8 (including Edward) |
| Alma mater | Boston College Portia Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Early life
editCoppinger was born on March 12, 1935, in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.[1][2] He graduated from Roslindale High School, and after serving in the United States Marine Corps, earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1957 and law degree from the Portia School of Law in 1960.[2]
Political career
editAfter a failed bid in 1966, Coppinger was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1968. He ran for the Massachusetts Senate in 1972, but lost. He returned to the House in 1975, but lost his reelection bid in 1976.[2] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Boston City Council in 1981 and 1983, state representative in 1992 and 1995, and Suffolk County Register of Probate in 1996.[2][3]
Personal life
editCoppinger and his wife, Catherine, had eight children.[2] One son, Edward F. Coppinger, also served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[4]
In 2012, a bridge on Park Street in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston was named the Honorable Francis X. Coppinger Bridge in his honor.[5]
Coppinger died on July 9, 2020.[4]
References
edit- ^ Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1975-76. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Vennochi, Joan (October 6, 1983). "In District 6, A Tradition of Involvement". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Francis X. Coppinger (D)". PD43+ Massachusetts Election Statistics. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ a b "Francis X. Coppinger". Legacy.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Diana, Chelsea (August 20, 2012). "Bridges named after former West Roxbury representatives". wickedlocal.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.