Leo J. Farley

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Leo J. Farley
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 44th Middlesex district
In office
1977–1979
Preceded by Edward J. Early Jr.
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office
1975–1976
Preceded by Armand W. Lemay
Succeeded by Raymond F. Rourke
Personal details
BornJune 1, 1926
Lowell, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 14, 1984 (aged 58)
Lowell, Massachusetts
Political party Democratic

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

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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. [1]

Death

Farley died on July 14, 1984, in Lowell.

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References

  1. 1 2 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1977-78 . Retrieved August 21, 2016.