| Kathleen Sullivan Alioto | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson of the Boston School Committee | |
| In office 1977–1977 |
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| Preceded by | John J. McDonough |
| Succeeded by | David Finnegan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington, DC |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Joseph Alioto |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Alma mater | Manhattanville CollegeHarvard University, Ed.D |
| Occupation | Educator Politician fundraiser |
Kathleen Sullivan Alioto is an American educator and politician who served as a member of the Boston School Committee from 1974[1] to 1979. She was the Committee's President in 1977.[2] She was succeeded on the school committee by her sister, Jean Sullivan McKeigue.
She was a candidate for United States Senate in 1978, finishing third in the Democratic primary.[3]
Alioto is the daughter of the late Billy Sullivan, founder and longtime owner of the New England Patriots.[4]
She was married to former San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto from 1978 until his death in 1998.[4] Their wedding performed by excommunicated priest and activist Joseph O'Rourke.[5]
Alioto has two children, Patrick Joseph Sullivan Alioto[6] and Domenica Alioto.[7]