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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 byEdward J. Early Jr.
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office
1975–1976
Preceded byArmand W. Lemay
Succeeded byRaymond F. Rourke
Personal details
BornJune 1, 1926
Lowell, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 14, 1984 (aged 58)
Lowell, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic

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

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

Political career

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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

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Farley died on July 14, 1984, in Lowell.

References

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