Raymond F. Rourke Explained

Raymond F. Rourke
Term Start:1978
Term End:1979
Predecessor:Leo J. Farley
Successor:Robert C. Maguire
Office2:Member of the
Lowell, Massachusetts City Council
Office3:Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
47th Middlesex District
Term Start3:1957
Term End3:1975
Predecessor3:Patrick Plunkett
Successor3:Edward A. LeLacheur
Birth Name:Raymond Francis Rourke
Birth Date:10 October 1917
Resting Place:St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:Firefighter
Alma Mater:St. Peter's Grammar School, Keith Academy, Lowell Commercial College
Spouse:Rita LaCoss
Children:Raymond R. Rourke;
Maureen A. Rourke;
Arthur T. Rourke;
Richard P. Rourke;
John P. Rourke;
Nancy L. Rourke;
Timothy M. Rourke
Allegiance:

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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Blake . Andrew . Legislator, 29, killed in Lowell crash . April 29, 2024 . . April 18, 1982 . 29. subscription.