John J. Buckley

John Joseph Buckley
Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts[1]
In office
January 1984[1] – January 2, 1986
Preceded by Lawrence P. LeFebre
Succeeded by Kevin J. Sullivan
Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts[1]
In office
1972[1] – 1978[1]
Succeeded by Lawrence P. LeFebre
Register of Deeds[2][3]
Massachusetts Governor's Council[4]
5th Council District[4]
In office
1961[4] – 1964[4]
Personal details
Born July 5, 1916[4]
Lawrence, Massachusetts[4]
Died February 3, 1997[2][3]
Resting place Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, Massachusetts[2]
Nationality American
Political party Democratic[4]
Children John J. Buckley, Jr.; Michael V. Buckley; Brian F. Buckley; and Patrick M. Buckley.[2]
Alma mater Georgetown
Military service
Service/branch United States Army[2]
Rank Major[2]
Battles/wars World War II[2]

John Joseph Buckley (July 5, 1916 – February 3, 1997) was an American politician who served on the Massachusetts Governor's Council[4] and as the Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Pokorny, Brad (January 3, 1984), "Buckley Returns as Lawrence's Mayor With Promise to Bring Aid to the City", Boston Globe (Boston, Mass): p. 1. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g The Boston Globe (February 5, 1997), "John J. Buckley, at 80; served as Lawrence mayor for 22 years", Globe Newspaper Company (Boston, Mass): p. B7. 
  3. ^ a b Heaney, Joe (February 4, 1997), "John J. Buckley, 80, was Lawrence mayor", Boston Herald Inc. (Boston, Mass): p. 41. 
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Chadwick, Thomas A. (1963), 1963–1964 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 26. 
Political offices
Preceded by
 Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council
5th Council District
1961–1964		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts
1972–1978		 Succeeded by
Lawrence P. LeFebre
Preceded by
Lawrence P. LeFebre		 Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts
January 1984 – January 1986		 Succeeded by
Kevin J Sullivan