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.
Raymond F. 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 | Raymond Francis Rourke 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 |  |
| Branch/service | U.S. Navy[1] |
| Rank | Petty officer third class[1] |
| Battles/wars | World War II[1] |
His son Timothy Rourke (1952–1982) and daughter-in-law Susan F. Rourke also served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Lowell.[5]
References
edit- ^ 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
- ^ Blake, Andrew (April 18, 1982). "Legislator, 29, killed in Lowell crash". The Boston Globe. p. 29. Retrieved April 29, 2024.