Raymond F. Rourke

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 Francis Rourke
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(s)	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	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]

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