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 F. 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	Raymond Francis Rourke (1917-10-10)October 10, 1917[2][3] Lowell, Massachusetts[2]
Died	May 24, 2004(2004-05-24) (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]