Leo J. Farley Explained

Leo J. Farley
Birth Date:June 1, 1926
Birth Place:Lowell, Massachusetts
Death Date:July 14, 1984 (aged 58)
Death Place:Lowell, Massachusetts
Party:Democrat
Title1:Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 44th Middlesex district
Term Start1:1977
Term End1:1979
Predecessor1:Edward J. Early Jr.
Successor1:District eliminated
Title2:Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
Term Start2:1975
Term End2:1976
Predecessor2:Armand W. Lemay
Successor2:Raymond F. Rourke

Leo J. Farley Jr. (June 1, 1926 – July 14, 1984) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life

Farley was born on June 1, 1926, in Lowell. He grew up in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High School.[1]

Political career

From 1970 to 1977, Farley was a member of the Lowell city council. From 1975 to 1976, he also served as Mayor, a ceremonial position as the city is administrated by a professional city manager. From 1977 to 1979, Farley represented the 44th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Death

Farley died on July 14, 1984, in Lowell.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1977-78. August 21, 2016.