Dennis J. Kearney | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Suffolk District | |
In office 1975–1977 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Scalli |
Succeeded by | Richard Voke |
Suffolk County Sheriff | |
In office 1977–1986 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Eisenstadt |
Succeeded by | Robert Rufo |
Personal details | |
Born | Chelsea,Massachusetts | September 25,1949
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Boston,Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Boston Latin School Harvard College Harvard Kennedy School Suffolk University Law School |
Occupation | Attorney Politician |
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