19 7 7-1978
Public Officers
of the
COMMONWEALTH
oi
MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared and printed under authority of
Section 18 of Chapter 5 of the General Laws
by
EDWARD B. O'NEILL
Senate Clerk
and
WALLACE C. MILLS
Clerk of the House of Representatives
nj^fi- iWkjo 6 O
SENATORS
AND
REPRESENTATIVES
FROM
MASSACHUSETTS
IN THE
CONGRESS
OF THE
UNITED STATES
U. S. SENATE
EDWARD M. KENNEDY
Squaw Island, Hyannisport, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Feb. 22, 1932.
Education: Milton Acad.; Harvard University
B. A. '56; Int. Law School, The Hague; Univ. of
Virginia Law School LL.B. '59.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Trustee: Bos. Symphony, B.U.,
Children's Hosp., Kennedy Ctr. for Performing
Arts, J. F. Kennedy Library, R. F. Kennedy
Found., Lahey Clinic, Mus. of Science; Pres., J.
P. Kennedy, Jr., Found.; Corp. Member: Mass.
Gen. Hosp. & Northeastern U.; Overseer, Boy's
Club of Bos.
Public office: United States Senate 1962-'64(tofill
vacancy), 1965-'82 (Maj. Whip 1969-71).
U. S. SENATE
EDWARD W. BROOKE
535 Beacon St., Newton Centre, Republican.
Born: Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1919.
Education: Howard University B.S. 1940; Boston
University LL.B. 1948, LL.M. 1950.
Profession: Lawyer.
Military: Captain, U.S. Army (World War II)
Infantry.
Organizations: AMVETS; Trustee: Boston Uni-
versity and Northeastern University; National
Council of Boy Scouts of America; National
Board of Boys' Clubs of America; Chairman of
the Board, The Opera Co. of Boston, Inc.
Public office: Boston Fin. Comm. (chm.); Mass.
Attorney General 1963-'66; United States
Senate 1967-78.
U. S. HOUSE
EDWARD P. BOLAND
42 Smithfield Ct.. Springfield.
2nd District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield. Oct. 1. 191 1.
Education: Classical High School; Bay Path
Institute; Boston College Law School.
Public office: Mass. House 1935-'40; Hampden
County Register of Deeds 1941 -'52; Represen-
tative in Congress (83rd-95th) 1953-78.
U. S. HOUSE
JAMES ANTHONY BURKE
55 Brook Hill Rd., Milton, 11th District,
Democrat.
Born: Boston, March 30, 1910.
Education: Edmund P. Tileston Grammar
School; Boston English High School; Lincoln
Preparatory; Suffolk University Law School.
Profession: U.S. Congressman.
Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars;
American Legion; AMVETS; Knights of
Columbus; Eagles.
Public office: Boston City Registrar 1938-'40;
Mass. House 1937-'38, 1947-'54; Representa-
tive in Congress (86th-95th) 1959-78.
U. S. HOUSE
SILVIO O. CONTE
Blythewood Drive, Pittsfield, 1st District,
Republican.
Born: Pittsfield, Nov. 9, 1921.
Education: Pittsfield public schools; Boston
College; Boston College Law School.
Profession: U.S. Congressman
Organizations: Co-Chairman, New England
Congressional Caucus; Vice-Chairman,
Members of Congress for Peace Through Law;
Steering Committee, Northeast-Mideast
Economic Advancement Coalition; various
civic and fraternal organizations.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1951 -'58; Represen-
tative in Congress (86th-95th) 1959-78.
II. S. HOUSE
ROBERT FREDERICK DRINAN
140 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, 4th District.
Democrat.
Born: Boston, Nov. 15, 1920.
Education: A.B.. M.A., Boston College; LL.B.,
LL.M., Georgetown Univ.; Doctor of
Theologv, Gregorian Univ., Rome, 1954;
Florence, Italy, 1954-,55.
Profession: Lawyer; U.S. Congressman; Jesuit.
Organizations: Congress for Peace through Law;
Bread for the World; Trustee, National Con-
ference of Christians and Jews; National
Board, Americans for Democratic Action;
Democratic Study Group.
Public office: Representative in Congress (92nd-
95th) 1971-78.
U. S. HOUSE
JOSEPH D. EARLY
34 Mechanic St., Worcester, 3rd District,
Democrat.
Born: Worcester, January 31, 1933
Education: St. John's Prep.; College of the Holy
Cross B.S. '55; Worcester State College.
Profession: U.S. Congressman.
Organizations: Holy Cross Graduate Club; Mass.
Teachers Assn.; K of C; American Legion;
Ancient Order of Hibernians; Arthritis Foun-
dation; Bd. of Directors, St. Camillus Hosp.;
Worcester Area Assn. for Retarded Children,
Inc.
Public office: Mass. House 1963-74; Represen-
tative in Congress (94th & 95th) 1975-78.
U. S. HOUSE
11
MICHAEL JOSEPH HARRINGTON
Bayview Ave., Beverly, 6th District, Democrat.
Born: Salem, Sept. 2, 1936.
Education: St. John's Prep; Harvard College;
Harvard Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Historic Salem, Inc.; Trustee:
North Shore Health Planning Council &
Rockport Art Assn.; Board Member, Massa-
chusetts Branch of the Americans for
Democratic Action; Civil Liberties Union of
Mass.; Environmental Study Conference.
Public office: Salem City Council 1960-'63; Mass.
House 1964-'69; Representative in Congress
(91st-95th) 1969-78.
12
U. S. HOUSE
MARGARET M. HECKLER
30 Colburn Road, Wellesley, 10th District,
Republican.
Born: Flushing, New York, June 21, 1931.
Education: B.A. Albertus Magnus College, New
Haven, Conn.; LL.B. Boston College Law
School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Boston Bar Assn.; Massachusetts
Trial Lawyers Assn.; Women Lawyers' Assn.;
Advisory Board of Wheaton College; Trustee
of Heart Research Foundation (Peter Bent
Brigham Hospital).
Public office: Governor's Council 1963-'66;
Representative in Congress (90th-95th), 1967-
'78.
U. S. HOUSE
13
EDWARD JOHN MARKEY
7 Townsend St., Maiden, 7th District,
Democrat.
Born: Maiden, July 11, 1946.
Education: Maiden Catholic High School;
Boston College; Boston College Law School.
Organizations: Massachusetts Bar Association;
National Advisory Board of the Latin
American Teaching Fellowship Program.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-76; Represen-
tative in Congress (94th) 1976 (to fill vacancy);
(95th) 1977-78.
14
U. S. HOUSE
JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY
1812 Columbia Rd., Boston (South),
9th District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 27, 1927.
Education: South Boston High School; Univ. of
Miami; Suffolk Law School LL.B. '56.
Profession: U.S. Congressman.
Organizations: American Legion; Veterans of
Foreign Wars; Disabled American Veterans;
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Ward Committee 1956-70; Mass.
House 1953-'60; Mass. Senate 1965-70; Boston
City Council 1971 -"72; Representative in
Congress (93rd-95th) 1973-78.
U. S. HOUSE
15
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR.
26 Russell St., Cambridge, 8th District,
Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Dec. 9, 1912.
Education: St. John's High School; Boston
College.
Profession: Insurance and real estate.
Organizations: Clover Club; Charitable Irish
Society; K of C; Elks; Knights of St. Finbar.
Public office: Democratic Ward and City
Committee 1936-'50; Democratic State Com-
mitteeman 1944-'52; Cambridge School Com-
mittee 1946-'47; Mass. House 1937-'52
(Speaker 1949-'52); Representative in Con-
gress (83rd-95th) 1953-78 (Democratic Whip
1971-72; Majority Floor Leader 1973-76;
Speaker 1977-78).
16
U. S. HOUSE
GERRY E. STUDDS, JR.
16 Black Horse Lane, Cohasset,
12th District, Democrat.
Born: Mineola, New York, May 12, 1937.
Education: Cohasset public schools; Derby
Academy; Groton School; Yale University
(B.A. in American studies, 1959; M.A.T. in
History, 1961).
Profession: Educator.
Public office: Foreign Service Officer, State Dept.
1961-'62; Pres. Kennedy's White House Staff
(Exec. Asst., Domestic Peace Corps) 1962-'63;
Delegate and Platform Committee, 1968
Democratic Nat'l Conv.; Representative in
Congress (93rd-95th) 1973-78.
U. S. HOUSE
17
PAUL E. TSONGAS
46 Fairmount St., Lowell, 5th District,
Democrat.
Born: Lowell, February 14, 1941.
Education: Lowell High School; Dartmouth
College B.A.; Yale Law School LL.B.; John F.
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Deputy Assistant Attorney General
1969-71; Lowell City Councillor 1969-72;
Middlesex County Commissioner 1973-74;
Representative in Congress (94th-95th) 1975-
78.
THE
EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT
20
GOVERNOR
MICHAEL S. DUKAKIS
85 Perry St., Brookline, Democrat.
Born: Brookline, Nov. 3, 1933.
Education: Brookline High School; Swarthmore
College B.A. "55; Harvard Law School J.D.
'60.
Profession: Attorney.
Public office: Brookline Town Meeting Member
1959-,63; Mass. House 1963-70; Governor
1975-78.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
21
THOMAS P. O'NEILL III
44 West Cedar St., Boston,
Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Sept. 20, 1944.
Education: Boston College B.A. '68.
Profession: Investment Counselor.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Board of
Directors, "Jobs for Massachusetts, Inc.";
Vice-Chairman, Dept. of Interior Advisory
Board; Outer Continental Shelf Task Force;
Executive Committee, Nat'l Lt. Governor's
Conference; Director, Mass. Science and
Technology Foundation.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-74; Lieutenant
Governor 1975-78.
22
SECRETARY
\
§
PAUL H. GUZZI
23 Otis PI., Newton, Democrat.
Born: Newton, June 17, 1942.
Education: Newton High School; Harvard Col-
lege A.B. '65.
Profession: Government; former Teacher and
Administrator.
Organizations: Co-Chairman, Democratic Com-
mittee on Party Organizations; Newton Ward
and City Committees; Board of Directors:
Newton Boys' Club, Newton Community
Service Centers.
Public office: Mass. House 1971 -'74; Secretary of
State 1975-78.
ATTORNEY GENERAL 23
FRANCIS X. BELLOTTI
120 Hillside Ave., Qunicy, Democrat.
Born: Boston, May 3, 1923.
Education: Boston English H.S.; Tufts College
A.B.; Boston College Law School LL.B.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Amer. College of Trial Lawyers;
Fellow, B.C. Law School; Nat'l Assn. of
Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases; Amer.
Trial Lawyers Assn., Bd. of Directors, Mass.
Chapter; N.E. Law Inst.; Amer. Judicature
Soc; Justinian Law Soc; Fed., Mass., Norfolk
County, Boston and Quincy Bar Assns.
Public office: Lt. Governor 1963-'64; Attorney
General 1975-78.
24
TREASURER
ROBERT QUENTIN CRANE
7 Mountview Rd., Wellesley, Democrat.
Born: Providence, R. I., March 21, 1926.
Education: Boston English High School; Boston
College.
Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars;
American Legion; Knights of Columbus;
Catholic Alumnae Sodality; Boston College
Alumni.
Public office: Mass. House 1957-'64; Treasurer
and Receiver General 1964 (to fill vacancy);
1965-78.
AUDITOR
25
THADDEUS BUCZKO
47 Butler St., Salem, Democrat.
Born: Salem, Feb. 23, 1926.
Education: Salem High School; Norwich Univ.
B.A.; Boston Univ. School of Law J.D.;
Boston Univ.; Northeastern Univ. Graduate
School of Law; Bentley College.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: American Legion; V.F.W.;
AMVETS; Mass. & Boston Bar Assns.; K of C;
Reserve Officers Assn.; Nat'l Assn. of Post-
masters of U.S.; Inst, of Internal Auditors;
Amer. Accounting Assn.; Amer. Soc. of
Military Comptrollers.
Public office: Salem City Council; Mass. House
1959-'64; Auditor 1964 (to fill vacancy); 1965-
78.
THE
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
28
COUNCIL
JOHN BRITLAND
20 Le Baron St., Fall River, 1st District,
Democrat.
Born: Fall River, May 8, 1935.
Education: B.M.C. Durfee High School; Bristol
Community College; Boston University; U.S.
Marine Corps Training School.
Profession: Insurance and Real Estate Broker.
Organizations: Exchange Club of Fall River;
Y.M.C.A.; Boys Club; Southeastern Mass.
Police Chiefs Assn.; Democratic City Com-
mittee.
Public office: Fall River City Council 1968-77
(President 1971-77); Council 1975-78.
COUNCIL
29
i
HERBERT L. CONNOLLY
80 Claremont Street, Newton.
3rd District. Democrat.
Born: Brookline. Feb. 28. 1922.
Education: Boston Public Schools; Boston Univ.
Business: Connolly Buick Co. (Pres.); Garden
City Realty Comp.; Comm. Dodge. Sales
(Pres.); Edwards of Canada Ltd. (Pres.).
Organizations: American Legion (40 & 8);
AM VETS; V.F.W.; 100 Club; U.C.P. Assns. of
Boston and Mass.; K. of C; Denver Jewish
Hosp.; Kennedv Mem. Hosp.; Brighton High
Sch. Adv. Bd."(Chm.); Celtic Cultural Soc;
N. E. Assoc, of Police Chiefs (Hon.);
Y.E.A.; Mass. Kidney Found.; Dem. Club of
Suffolk County; Newton Dem. Cent. Comm.;
Newton Hist. Comm.
Public office: Council 1969-78.
30
COUNCIL
GEORGE F. CRONIN, Jr.
58 Cerdan Ave., Boston (West Roxbury),
2nd District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Nov. 29, 1937.
Education: Boston College High School; Univ. of
Notre Dame; Suffolk Univ. Graduate School;
New England School of Law.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Mass. and Federal Bar Assns.;
District of Columbia Bar; Notre Dame Club.
Public office: Democratic State Committee 1960-
'64; Council 1965-78.
COUNCIL
31
THEODORE E. DIMAl RO
43 Tallyho Dr., Springfield,
8th District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, March 26, 1933.
Education: Springfield Public Schools; St.
Michael's College; Boston College Law
School; New York Univ. Graduate Law
School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: K of C; Jewish Community
Center; Assoc. Trustee, St. Michael's College;
Hampden County Assn. of Retarded Children.
Public office: Springfield School Com. (7 yrs.);
Democratic State Com. (6 yrs.); Springfield
City Council (5 yrs.); Delegate to Democratic
Nat'l Convention 1972; Council 1975-78.
32
COUNCIL
JOSEPH A. LANGONE III
190 North St., Boston, 6th District,
Democrat.
Born: Boston, Jan. 25, 1917.
Education: Boston College High School; New
England Institute.
Profession: Funeral director.
Organizations: N.F.O.A.; Sons of Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1961 -'64, 1969-72-
Council 1977-78.
COUNCIL
W
JOHN F. MARKEY
245 Turnpike St., North Andover,
5th District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Oct. 10, 1925.
Education: Lawrence High School; Boston Uni-
versity; Palmer College.
Profession: Chiropractor.
Organizations: American Chiropractic Associa-
tion; Mass. Chiropractic Society; Merrimack
Valley Chiropractic Association; Knights of
Columbus; Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Public office: Council 1977-78.
34
COUNCIL
PATRICK J. McDONOl GH
135 Granite Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
4th District, Democrat.
Born: South Boston. April 29. 1911.
Education: Public schools; Tutored on law (3
years.).
Business: Real Estate and Insurance.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; South
Boston Citizens Assn.
Public office: Democratic State Committee;
Mass. House 1941-,46; Council 1947-78.
COUNCIL
35
LEO J. TL RO
9 Shamrock St., Worcester, 7th District,
Democrat.
Born: Worcester, December 11, 1924.
Education: Worcester Public Schools; Sacred
Heart Academy. Worcester.
Profession: Restaurateur.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Holy
Name Society; American Legion; Italian
Businessmen's Assn.; Italian American War
Veterans; Mass. Legislators Assn.
Public office: Worcester Democratic City Com-
mittee 1960-74; Mass. House 1961 -'64; Coun-
cil 1975-78.
THE
SENATE
OF THE
GENERAL COURT
OF
MASSACHUSETTS
38
SENATE
KEVIN BRIAN HARRINGTON
21 Fairview Rd., Salem; 2nd Essex District,
Democrat, President of the Senate.
Born: Salem, Jan. 9, 1929.
Education: St. Louis University; Suffolk Law
School.
Profession: Teacher.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Elks.
Public office: City Council 1957-'59; Mass.
Senate 1959-78 (Democratic Floor Leader
1965-70); President 1971-78.
SENATE
39
CHESTER G. ATKINS
Tahanto Trail, Harvard; Middlesex
and Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Geneva, Switzerland, April 14, 1948.
Education: Antioch College, B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1971 -'72; Mass.
Senate 1973-78.
40
SENATE
JOHN FRANCIS AYLMER
Tern Lane, Barnstable; Cape, Plymouth and
Islands District, Republican.
Born: Hyannis (Barnstable), Jan. 27, 1934.
Education: Barnstable public schools; Admiral
Billard Acad. - Mass.- Maritime Acad. B.S.;
Bridge water State College M.Ed.; Suffolk U.
Law School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: YMCA; Mass. Selectman's Assn.;
Barnstable County Assessor's Assn.; Cape Cod
Mental Health Assn.; Cape Cod United Fund;
Lt. Com., U.S. Naval Reserve (active).
Public office: Selectman; Assessor; Mass. Senate
1971-78.
SENATE
41
JACK H. BACKMAN
61 Arlington Road, Brookline; 3rd Middlesex
and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Saugus, April 26, 1922
Education: Syracuse University A. B.; Harvard
Law School J.D.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Mass., Norfolk and Boston Bar
Assns.; Director: Mass. Assn. for the Blind,
Temple Emeth, Humanity House, Inc., People
vs. Handguns; Vice Pres., N.E. Zionist Region;
American Jewish Congress; Citizens for
Participation in Political Action (CPPAX);
Metro Health Council.
Public office: Brookline Housing Authority
1961-'66; Mass. House 1965-70; Mass. Senate
1971-78.
42
SENATE
ROGER LEO BERNASHE
344 Prospect St., Chicopee; Hampden and
Hampshire District, Democrat.
Born: Chicopee, Sept. 9, 1927.
Education: Chicopee Schools; University of
Massachusetts.
Profession: Insurance; Real Estate.
Organizations: Democratic City Committee;
Knights of Columbus; American Legion;
AMVETS; Elks; Moose; Chicopee Insurance
Agents Assn. and Board of Realtors; National
Board of Realtors.
Public office: Democratic City Committee; Mass.
House 1959-70; Mass. Senate 1971-78.
SENATE
43
WALTER J. BOVERINI
18 Western Ave., Lynn; 1st Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Lynn, June 5, 1925.
Education: Lynn Classical High School; Boston
College; Honorary Degree, Doctor of Public
Administration, New England School of Law.
Profession: School teacher.
Organizations: AM VETS; K of C; Greater Lynn
Italian Community Ctr.; Holy Name Church
(advisory Bd.); Education Commission of the
States; Exec. Council, Boy Scouts of America;
Task Force on the Arts and Humanities;
Trustee: Lynn Hosp. & Union Hosp.
Public office: Mass. House 1 97 1 -72; Mass. Senate
1973-78.
44
SENATE
JOHN A. BRENNAN, JR.
88 Beltran St., Maiden; 3rd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 19, 1945.
Education: Suffolk University B.S.; Suffolk
University Law School J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American, Mass., Middlesex
County and First District Court of Eastern
Middlesex Bar Assns.; American and Mass.
Trial Lawyers Assns.; K of C; Ancient Order of
Hibernians; Irish American Assn.; Moose;
Order of Eagles.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-,74; Democratic
City Committee 1972 - present; Mass. Senate
1977-78.
SENATE
45
ANNA P. BUCKLEY
16 Rutland Square, Brockton; Plymouth
and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, March 21, 1924.
Education: St. Patrick's H.S.; Williams School of
Bus.; Stonehill College; Bridgewater State Coll.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: AFL-CIO; Dem. State Comm.;
Dem. Nat"l Comm.; Plymouth County Dem.
League; Brockton Dem. City Comm.; Amer.
Legion; Advisory Bd., Brockton Art Ctr.,
Fuller Memorial; Bd. of Directors:
Brotherhood Credit Union & 20th Century
Cath. Club; Irish-Amer. Cultural Inst.
Public office: Brockton City Council 1972-,73;
Mass. Senate 1973-78.
46
SENATE
WILLIAM MICHAEL BULGER
828 East Third St., Boston (South);
1st Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Feb. 2, 1934.
Education: Boston College High School; Boston
College; Boston College Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Boston College Law School
Alumni Council (Past President); Knights of
Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1961-70; Mass. Senate
1971-78; (Second Assistant Majority Floor
Leader 1973-78).
SENATE
47
EDWARD LAWRENCE BURKE
137 Russell Rd., Framingham; 1st Middlesex
and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 16, 1943.
Education: St. Sebastian's School (Newton);
University of Notre Dame B.A. '65; Woodrow
Wilson School, Princeton University M.P.A.
'67.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1971-78.
48
SENATE
GERARD D'AMICO
281 Shrewsbury St., Worcester;
First Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, July 27, 1947.
Education: Worcester public schools; Boston
University B.S. "65; Harvard University, John
F. Kennedy School of Government MPA '76.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Board of Directors: Worcester
YMCA and Mass. Children's Lobby;
Worcester Democratic Committee; Knights of
Columbus; Sons of Italy.
Public office: Worcester School Committee 1972-
76; Mass. Senate 1977-78.
SENATE
49
JOSEPH J. C. DiCARLO
81 Pearl Ave., Revere; Suffolk, Essex
and Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, March 21, 1936.
Education: Immaculate Conception High
School; Boston College B.A.; Boston Univer-
sity M.Ed.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Moose;
Elks; Sons of Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'68; Mass. Senate
1969-78; (Assistant Majority Floor Leader
1971-73; Majority Floor Leader 1973-78).
50
SENATE
JOHN H. FITZPATRICK
Prospect Hill, Stockbridge; Berkshire District,
Republican.
Born: Quincy, April 5, 1923.
Education: Middlebury College A.B. "48; Boston
University School of Law LL.B. '51.
Profession: Owner, The Red Lion Inn, Stock-
bridge; President, Country Curtains, Stock-
bridge.
Organizations: American Legion; V.F.W.
Public office: Mass. Senate (special election)
1973-74; 1975-78.
SENATE
51
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DANIEL J. FOLEY
35 Revere St., Worcester; Worcester and
Middlesex District. Democrat.
Born: Worcester. April 6. 1921.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: American Legion; Knights of
Columbus; Elks; Hibernians; Board of Ad-
visors, Anna Maria College.
Public office: Worcester City Council 1964-'68
(Vice-Mayor 1966-'67); Mass. Senate 1969-78.
52
SENATE
MARY L. FONSECA
400 David St., Fall River; Bristol District,
Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Mar. 30, 1915.
Education: B. M. C. Durfee High School '32.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Delta Kappa Gamma; Cath.
Women's Club; Corky Row Aux.; Businessand
Prof. Women's Club; Daughters of Isabella;
Fall River Dem. Club; Women's Dem. Club of
Fall River; Dem. City Comm.; Liberal Club
Ladies Aux.; Nat'l Order of Women
Legislators; Dem. Women on Wheels.
Public office: Fall River School Com. 1945-'53
(vice-chrm. 1952-'53); Mass. Senate 1953-78
(Assistant Majority Floor Leader 1973-78).
SENATE
53
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ROBERT A. HALL
9 Adams St., Fitchburg; 2nd Worcester
District, Republican.
Born: Collingswood, N.J., April 15, 1946.
Education: Collingswood H.S.; Mt. Wachusett
Com. College; U. of Mass.; Fitchburg State
College; Marine Electronics School.
Profession: Politician.
Organizations: AMVETS; Black Knight C.B.
Club; Mass. Audubon Soc; Amer. Legion;
VFW; Fitchburg Repub. Club; Franco-Amer.
War Vets; Polish-Amer. Club; St. Joseph Club;
Phi Theta Kappa Nat'l Honor Frat.; Phi Sigma
Alpha Nat'l Polit. Sci. Honor Soc; Who's Who
in Amer. Jr. Colleges.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1973-78.
54
SENATE
JAMES A. KELLY, Jr.
1186 Stafford St., Oxford; Worcester
and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, May 11, 1926.
Education: Becker Junior College; Clark Uni-
versity B.B.A. '50.
Occupation: Certified public accountant.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Veterans
of Foreign Wars; American Legion; Lions;
Century Sportsmen's Club; Elks.
Public office: Leicester School Committee (one
term); Oxford - Rochdale Sewer District (clerk
and treasurer); Mass. House 1959-'64; Mass.
Senate 1965-78.
SENATE
55
ARTHUR JOSEPH LEWIS, JR.
339 Pond Street, Boston (Jamaica Plain);
1st Suffolk and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston. Sept. 3, 1934.
Education: St. Thomas Aquinas School; Boston
College High School; Boston College B.S.;
Boston State College M.£d.; New England
School of Law J.D.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Disabled American Veterans;
Boston Lodge of Elks; Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1967-72; Mass. Senate
1973-78.
56
SENATE
DAVID HENRY LOCKE
15 Ordway Rd., Wellesley; 2nd Middlesex and
Norfolk District, Republican.
Born: Boston, Aug. 4, 1927.
Education: Wellesley public schools; Harvard
College A.B. '51; Harvard Law School LL.B.
'54.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: The American; Mass., Norfolk
County and Boston Bar Assns.; Bd. of Direc-
tors, Newton-Wellesley Hosp.; Kiwanis;
Wellesley Friendly Aid; Red Cross; Communi-
ty Chest; Toastmasters Int.; Wellesley Young
Repub. Club.
Public office: Bd. of Selectman 1959-'62 (Chrm.,
1961-'62); Mass. House 1961-68;Town Meeting
Member; Repub. Town Com.; Mass. Senate
1969-78 (Assistant Minority Floor Leader
1971-78).
SENATE
57
MICHAEL LoPRESTI, Jr.
23 Waldemar Ave., Boston; Suffolk and
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 30, 1947.
Education: Boston English High School;
Worcester Academy; Harvard University;
Boston University Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Jaycees; Elks; East Boston Area
Planning Action Council; K of C; Italian-
Amer. Soc; Harvard Club; Phillips Brooks
House; Canterbury Soc; Sigma Alpha Ep-
silon; Orient Heights Yacht Club; Winthrop
Yacht Club; Winthrop Golf Club; Lions; Hasty
Pudding Soc.
Public office: Mass. Senate (special election)
1973-74; 1975-78.
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RONALD CONRAD MacKENZIE
18 Spruce Hill Rd., Burlington; 5th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Waltham, May 3, 1934.
Education: Winchester High School; Dartmouth
College, A.B. (Economics); Suffolk Law
School, J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Jaycees; Elks; Fairbanks Assn.;
Conservation Commission; V.P., Mass. Kid-
ney Foundation; National Society of State
Legislators.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1967-78 (2nd
Assistant Minority Floor Leader 1971-'78).
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FRANCIS X. McCANN
19 Hutchinson St., Cambridge; Middlesex
and Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Port Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 2, 1912.
Education: St. Francis de Sales School (Rox-
bury); Cambridge Evening High School.
Occupation: Sales representative.
Organizations: St. Peter's Holy Name Soc;
Knights of Columbus; American Legion;
Veterans of Foreign Wars; AMVETS; Int.
Assn. of Machinists.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1955-78.
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ROBERT E. MCCARTHY
353 Summer St., East Bridgewater; Bristol,
Plymouth and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, Jan. 12, 1940.
Education: East Bridgewater Schools; U. S. Mili-
tary Academy at West Point B.S. '61; Boston
College Law School LL.B. '67.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Kiwanis; Assn. of New England
Football Officials; Mass. and Plymouth
County Bar Assns.; Plymouth County
Democratic League.
Public office: Selectman 1969-75; Mass. House
1971-74; Mass. Senate 1975-78.
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DENIS L. McKENNA
16 Prospect Hill Ave., Somerville;
2nd Middlesex District. Democrat.
Born: Kerry. Ireland. Aug. 14. 1922.
Education: Somerville public schools: New
England School of Law LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Elks; Knights of Columbus:
American Legion: Disabled American
Veterans: V.F.W.
Public office: Board of Aldermen (6 yrs.): ex-
officio member Somerville School Committee;
Mass. Senate 1961-,78.
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ALLAN ROBERT McKINNON
78 Cottage Lane, Weymouth; Norfolk and
Plymouth District, Democrat.
Born: Weymouth, June 2, 1930.
Education: Weymouth High School; Tufts Uni-
versity B.A.; Bridgewater State College M.Ed.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Public Works Comm. 1958-'63;
Board of Assessors 1963-75; Democratic Town
Committee 1954-78; Delegate. Democratic
National Convention 1974 & 1976; Mass.
Senate 1971 -'78.
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JOHN W. OLVER
1333 West St., Amherst; Franklin, Hampshire
and Hampden District, Democrat.
Born: Honesdale, Pa., Dec. 3, 1936.
Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S.;
Tufts University M.S.; M.I.T. Ph.D.
Profession: Professor of Chemistry.
Organizations: Greenfield Community College
Foundation; Connecticut River Watershed
Council.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-72; Mass.
Senate 1973-78.
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BILL OWENS
1 15 Hazelton St., Boston (Mattapan);
2nd Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Demopolis, Ala., July 6, 1937.
Education: Boston U.; Harvard Univ. M.Ed.;
Doctoral candidate, U. of Mass. - Amherst.
Profession: Education Administrator; Politician.
Organizations: Ad Hoc Comm. on Prison
Reform; Nat'l Alliance Against Prisons; Nat'l
Educators' Assn.; NAACP; Education
Negotiation Task Force; Black Polit. Assembly
(state &nat'l); Counc. of State Govt's; Harvard
Club; Bd. of Directors: Roxbury Defenders,
Resthaven Corp., Boston Black Rep. Co.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-74; Mass. Senate
1975-78.
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JOHN FRANCIS PARKER
28 Orchard St., Taunton; Bristol and Norfolk
District, Republican.
Born: Boston (Dorchester), May 29, 1907.
Education: Taunton public schools.
Business: Newspaper.
Organizations: Elks; Eagles; Knights of Colum-
bus; Kiwanis; Mass. Legislators' Assn.
Public office: Taunton School Committee (9
yrs.); Mayor (7 yrs.); Mass. Senate 1953-78
(Republican Floor Leader 1967-78).
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SHARON M. POLLARD
12 Pleasant St., Methuen; 3rd Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Methuen, Sept. 21, 1950.
Education: Methuen public schools; Presenta-
tion Academy, Methuen; Dunbarton College
B.A.; Graduate Work, Salem State College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Board Member, American
Cancer Society; Daughters of the American
Revolution; CPPAX; Bon Secour Hospital
Auxiliary; Methuen Women's Civic Club;
Methuen Youth Scholarship Board; National
Trust for Historic Preservation.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1977-78.
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GEORGE ROGERS
23 Robeson St., New Bedford; Bristol and
Plymouth District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Aug. 2, 1933.
Education: New Bedford U.S.: Providence
College A. B. '58.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: K of C; Eagles; Mattapoisett Land
Trust; MACLD; New Bedford Area Ctr. for
Human Services; Ctr. for Portuguese-Speaking
World at SMU; North End Comm. Ctr.; New
Bedford Council on Aging.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-70; Mayor of
New Bedford 1 970-71; New Bedford City
Council 1974-75; Mass. Senate 1975-78.
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SAMUEL ROTONDI
54 Sunset Road, Winchester; Fourth
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Stoneham, April 22, 1946.
Education: Winchester High School; Brown Uni-
versity; Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Legislator; Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. Bar Association;
Winchester Jaycees; Knights of Columbus;
Sons of Italy; Captain, U.S. Air Force Reserve,
Judge Advocate's Office, Hanscom Air Force
Base.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1977-78.
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WILLIAM L. SALTONSTALL
388 Summer St., Manchester; 1st Essex and
Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Chestnut Hill, May 14, 1927.
Education: Harvard College; Harvard Business
School.
Occupation: Government.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1967-78 (3rd Assis-
tant Minority Floor Leader 1973-78).
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ALAN DAVID SISITSKY
54 Draper St., Springfield; Hampden and
Berkshire District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, June 4, 1942.
Education: Springfield public schools; Cornell
University, Bachelor of Laws; Harvard Univer-
sity, Master of Arts in Political Science; Yale
Law School LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Phi Beta Kappa; Lieutenant,
United States Naval Reserve; American, Mass.
and Hampden County Bar Associations.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-72; Democratic
State Comm. 1976-,80; Delegate, Dem. Nat'l
Conv. 1976; Mass. Senate 1973-,78.
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JOSEPH F. TIMILTY
53 Maryknoll Street, Boston; Norfolk and
Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston. Oct. 3, 1938.
Education: St. John's Preparatory School;
Providence College.
Profession: Government; Associate Professor,
Boston University.
Organizations: Citizen's Housing and Planning
Assn.; Assn. for Mentally 111 Children (Region
VI); Mass. Assn. for Older Americans; S. West
Community Services.
Public office: Boston City Council 1967-71;
Mass. Senate (special election) 1972; 1973-78.
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ARTHUR H. TOBIN
58 Huntly Rd., Quincy; Norfolk District,
Democrat.
Born: Quincy, May 22, 1930.
Education: Quincy public schools; Boston Col-
lege B.S./B.A.; Suffolk Law School J.D.
Profession: Lawyer; Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion; Marine Corps
League; AMVETS; K of C; Quincy, Norfolk
County, Mass. and Federal Bar Assns.
Public office: City Assessor 1966-'67; Chairman,
Democratic City Committee 1 968-76; City
Councillor 1968-77 (President 1970-76);
Mass. House 1967-71; Mass. Senate (special
election) 1971; 1973-78.
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BERNARD JOSEPH TULLY
12 Mountainview Drive, Dracut; 1st Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, Jan. 4, 1927.
Education: Boston University.
Profession: Manufacturers' Agent.
Organizations: 100 Club of Mass.; Lowell Lodge
of Elks; Knights of Columbus; Housewares
Club of N.E.; Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Public office: Dracut Selectman; Mass. Senate
1971-78.
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WILLIAM X. WALL
179 Spruce St., Lawrence; 2nd Essex
and Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: South Framingham. July 1, 1904.
Education: Lawrence public schools; Suffolk
University; Suffolk Law School LL.B. '41.
Occupation: Law clerk.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; North An-
dover Rod and Gun Club; Coast Guard
League; New England Amateur Athletic
Union; Hendrick Club.
Public office: Democratic State Convention
(delegate) 1936; Mass. House 1943-"56; Mass.
Senate 1957-78.
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JOSEPH B. WALSH
44 Valley Rd.. Boston (Dorchester);
2nd Suffolk and Norfolk District. Democrat.
Born: Boston (Jamaica Plain), Nov. 15, 1923.
Education: Mechanic Arts High School: Mass.
State University Extension.
Occupation: Veterans' service investigator.
Organizations: American Legion; Veterans of
Foreign Wars; Knights of Columbus; Disabled
American Veterans.
Public office: Mass. House 1961-72; Mass.
Senate (special election) 1972; 1973-78.
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ROBERT D. WETMORE
Hubbardston Rd., Barre; Worcester, Franklin,
Hampden and Hampshire District, Democrat.
Born: Gardner, July 24, 1930.
Education: Gardner High School; Worcester Jr.
College; Clark Evening College; Holy Cross
Institute of Industrial Relations; Portia Law
School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Barre Sportsmans Club;
American Legion; Utility Workers of New
England; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-76; Mass.
Senate 1977-78.
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STANLEY JOHN ZAROD
537 Main St., Indian Orchard; Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Indian Orchard, April 11, 1924.
Education: Springfield public schools; Technical
High; Wilbraham Academy; Dartmouth
College.
Organizations: American Legion; Veterans of
Foreign Wars; Knights of Columbus; Polish
Citizens Club; "100" Club; Polish American
Veterans; North End Improvement League;
Moose; Elks; Koszciuszko Z.N. P.; Chamber of
Commerce.
Public office: City Council 1949-'57 (president
1956); Mass. Senate 1957-'66, 1969-78.
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THOMAS WILLIAM McGEE
9 Pine Rd., Lynn, 20th Essex District,
Democrat, Speaker of the House.
Born: Lynn, May 24, 1924.
Education: Lynn English High School, Boston
University General College, Boston University
School of Law.
Organizations: American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, AMVETS, Massasoit
Club of West Lynn, V.F.W.
Public office: City Council 1956-'61 (president
1958-'59), Mass. House 1963-78 (Speaker of
the House 1975-78).
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ANTONE S. AGUIAR, Jr.
22 Hetherington Dr., Swansea,
13th Bristol District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Jan. 2, 1930.
Education: Joseph Case High School, Yale Uni-
versity B.A. '52, Georgetown Law School
LL.B. '55.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Lions
Club, Portuguese American Civic League,
Reserve Officers Assn.
Public office: Selectman 1961 -'69, Mass. House
1965-78.
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THEODORE J. ALEIXO, Jr.
10 Evergreen Dr., Taunton, 14th Bristol District,
Democrat.
Born: Taunton, Aug. 23, 1942.
Education: Taunton Public Schools, Providence
College, Boston University A.B., Suffolk Law
School J.D.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Taunton Y MCA (director), Mass.
Special Olympics (director), Weir Co-
operative Bank (director), Mass. Legislators
Assn., Am., Mass., Bristol Co. and Taunton
Bar Assns., Boy's Club Assn., K of C.
Public office: Democratic City Committee 1970-
78, Mayor 1974-75, Mass. House 1969-78.
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ALFRED ALMEIDA
194 Standish Ave., Plymouth, 6th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Plymouth, Oct. 5, 1931.
Education: Plymouth High School, Boston Uni-
versity.
Business: Insurance-Real Estate Broker.
Organizations: Lions Club, Holy Ghost Society
of Plymouth. Industrial Development Corp.
Public office: Town Planning Board 1964-70,
Mass. House 1971-78.
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ROBERT B. AMBLER
36 Church St., Weymouth, 6th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Braintree, Jan. 4, 1927.
Education: Weymouth public schools, Newman
Preparatory School, Univ. of Massachusetts.
Occupation: Labor representative.
Organizations: Utility Workers Union of
America, AFL-CIO, Elks, Mass. Legislators
Assn.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Town Meeting Member, Norfolk County
Agricultural High School Advisory Com-
mittee, Norfolk County Redistricing Comm.,
Selectman 1973-75, Mass. House 1965-'78.
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CAROL C. AMICK
277 The Great Road, Bedford,
37th Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Cleveland, Ohio.
Education: Iowa State University B.S.
(Journalism-Sociology).
Profession: Legislator - Former newspaper
editor.
Organizations: League of Women Voters, Friends
of the Bedford Library, Citizens for Lexington
Conservation, Council on Human Relations,
Women in Communications, Inc., Historical
Society.
Public office: Charter Commission 1973-74,
Democratic Town Committee 1972-present,
Publications Committee 1973-75, Bedford
Library Trustees 1976-present, Recodification
Committee 1974-present, Mass. House 1975-
'78.
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PETER GEORGE ASIAF
29 Cherry St., Brockton, 15th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Lebanon, Aug. 15, 1905.
Education: Brockton public schools.
Occupation: Restaurateur.
Organizations: Elks, Lebanon American Club,
Knights of Columbus, Lions, Veteran
Firemen's Assn., Conte Memorial, Howard
Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-78.
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DENNIS J. BAKER
47 State Road East, Westminster,
2nd Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Fitchburg, Aug. 19, 1948.
Education: Stonehill College B.A., Suffolk Law
School J.D.
Organization: Citizens for Participation in Politi-
cal Action.
Public office: Democratic Committee, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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STANLEY E. BARNICOAT
20 Rice St., Middleborough,
11th Plymouth District, Republican.
Born: Hanover, Feb. 5, 1927.
Education: Hanover public schools, U.S. Navy
Aviation Machinist Mate School.
Business: Barnicoat Monument Co. (owner).
Organizations: American Legion, Mayflower
Lodge AF&AM, U.S. Power Squadron
(Mattapoisett), Lodge Council Chapter Con-
sistory.
Public office: Finance Committee, Selectman,
Planning Board (chairman), Mass. House
1977-78.
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TIMOTHY A. BASSETT
99 Marianna St., Lynn, 19th Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Lynn, Dec. 16, 1947.
Education: Salem State College B.S., University
of New Hampshire M.A. in Political Science
75.
Profession: Teacher.
Organizations: Citizens for Participation
Politics, St. Mary's Alumni Assn. (board of
directors).
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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WILFRED P. BEAUCHESNE
13 Woodland Circle, Methuen, 24th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Sept. 3, 1923.
Education: St. Ann's Grammar School
Lawrence High School.
Business; Proprietor of Auto Driving School.
Organizations: Elks, Methuen Board of Trade.
Public office: Town Councillor 1972-75, Mass.
House 1975-78.
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LOUIS P. BERTONAZZI
Coolidge Rd., Milford, 19th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Milford, Oct. 9, 1933.
Education: Milford High, Tufts Univ. B.A.,
Suffolk Univ. M.A. Ed., Boston College (ad-
vanced graduate study).
Occupation: Former deputy director youth ser-
vices.
Organizations: National and New England
Council on Crime and Delinquency, American
Personnel and Guidance Assn., Mass.
Counselors Assn., Mass. Teachers Assn.
Public office: Board of Selectmen (5 terms,
chairman, 3 terms), Mass. House 1969-78.
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FRANCIS JOSEPH BEVILACQUA
15 Day St., Haverhill, 15th Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Haverhill.
Education: St. James School.
Business: General Sales Manager.
Organizations: K of C, Sons of Italy, Elks,
Friends of Don Orione, St. James Convent
Assn., Men of Merrimack, Merrimack Valley
Dialogues, V.F.W., St. George's and St. Rita's
Holy Name Societies, Garibaldi Club,
AMVETS, American Legion.
Public office: Welfare Comm. (3 yrs., chairman 1
yr.), Dem. State Committeeman 1956-present
(vice-chairman 1960-'68), Mass. House 1959-
78.
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WALTER E. BICKFORD
212 South St., Berlin, 17th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Marlborough, Feb. 16, 1942.
Education: Hudson High School, University of
Alaska, Wentworth Institute, University of
Massachusetts (Amherst).
Profession: Civil engineering and forestry.
Organizations: Mass. Selectman's Assn., So. As.
Co. Watershed Assn., Appalachian Mountain
Club.
Public office: Planning Board, Selectman (8 yrs),
Mass. House 1977-78.
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BELDEN GERALD BLY, Jr.
46 Auburn St., Saugus. 11th Essex District,
Republican.
Born: Maiden. Sept. 29, 1914.
Education: Dartmouth, Harvard, Northeastern,
Boston University, Suffolk Law School A.B.,
Ed.M., J.D.
Profession: Teacher — Lawyer.
Organizations: Lions, National Education Assn..
Essex County Teachers Assn. (president).
National Association of Microbiologists.
Public office: Mass. House 1949-78.
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RAYMOND J. BOFFETTI
10 Johnson St., Taunton, 15th Bristol District.
Democrat.
Born: Taunton. June 10. 1924.
Education: Taunton Public Schools, Msgr.
James Coyle High School.
Occupation: Plumber.
Organizations: Italian Social Club, Taunton
Boy's Club (director). Plumbers and Steam-
fitters Local 626, V.F.W., Elks. Sons of Italy.
Public office: School Committee, Mass. House
1973-78.
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ROBERT JOSEPH BOHIGIAN
17 Converse St., Worcester, 21st Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, July 22, 1924.
Education: Sacred Heart Academy, Commerce
High School, Worcester Junior College.
Organizations: American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, Our Ladv of Fatima Men's
Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-78.
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ROYAL L. BOLLING, Jr.
722 Morton St., Boston (Mattapan),
1 5th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, May I, 1944.
Education: Dorchester High School, Boston
University, Suffolk University.
Business: Real Estate Broker.
Organization: Mass. Black Caucus.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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GEORGE J. BOURQUE
15 Benoit St., Fitchburg,
15th Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Joggins, Nova Scotia, Jan. 19, 1913.
Education: Fitchburg public schools, Silver
Wings Flying School.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Basketball Officials and Baseball
Umpires Assns., Aircraft Owners & Pilots
Assn., Elks, AM VETS, Franco- American
Club, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Irish Am.
Club, Rod & Gun Club, Kentucky Colonels.
Public office: Park Comm., City Council (2yrs.),
Mayor (8 yrs.), Pres. Mass. Mayors Assn. (1
yr.), Ward 2 Dm. Ch. 1968-78, Mass. House
1969-78.
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THOMAS F. BROWNELL
15 Moreland Rd., Quincy, 2nd Norfolk District,
Democrat.
Born: Boston, Mar. 25, 1940.
Education: Quincy Public Schools, Suffolk Uni-
versity, Suffolk Law School, Boston Univer-
sity Graduate School of Law.
Profession: Lecturer in Government and Law.
Organizations: Young Democrats, Elks,
Merrymount Assn., American, Mass., Norfolk
County and Quincy Bar Assns.
Public office: Democratic Ward One Committee,
Asst. Attorney General 1969-'71, Mass. House
1971-78.
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ROBERT C. BL ELL
Woodcrest Rd., Boxford, 12th Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Boston. April 23. 1931.
Education: Wellesley High School, Union
College. Boston University B.A.
Business: Insurance broker.
Public office: Boxford Finance Committee,
Mass. House 1969-78.
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CHARLES J. BIFFONE
61 Harold St., Worcester, 23rd Worcester
District. Democrat.
Born: Worcester. May 29, 1919.
Education: Worcester Public Schools, High
School of Commerce, Worcester Junior
College, New England School of Law.
Occupation: Sales Representative-public rela-
tions.
Organizations: Holy Name Society (president),
Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy, Venerini
Academy Parents Group, San Beato Angelo
Society (trustee and director), Mfg. Retail
Salesman Assn. (past president), Brown Square
Civic Club (director).
Public office: Mass. House 1963-'68and 1971-78.
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NICHOLAS J. BUGLIONE
32 Quincy St., Methuen, 18th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Sept. 12, 1932.
Education: Lawrence and Methuen public
schools, U.S.A. F. Comm. School, Salem State
B.S., B.A. candidate, Lee Institute.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Board of Trade, P.T.A., Legion
Post 122, Italian-American War Vets, Union of
Italy Grande, Italian Am. Civic Assn., East
End Civic Assn., Mass. Legislators Assn.,
Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy, Children's
Protective Service, Methuen Scholarship
Foundation, Bon Secours Guild.
Public office: Sc. Com. 1965-'73, Town Meeting
Member 1961-72, Mass. House 1969-78.
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DORIS BUNTE
120 Humboldt Ave., Boston (Roxbury),
9th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: New York City. July 2, 1933.
Education: New York City Public Schools.
Boston University Metropolitan College, Uni-
versity of Massachusetts (Amherst).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: National Tenants Organization.
South End Neighborhood Action Program,
NAACP, Citizens Housing and Planning
Assn., National Assn. of Housing and
Redevelopment Officials, National Order of
Women Legislators, Fort Hill Mental Health
Center.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'78.
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KEVIN M. BURKE
43 Cross St., Beverly, 4th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, Dec. 7. 1946.
Education: Beverly Schools, Beverly High
School. University of Connecticut '68, Boston
College Law School 71.
Profession: Attorney.
Organization: Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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WALTER T. BURKE
55 Walnut St.. Natick, 54th Middlesex District,
Democrat.
Born: Natick, Aug. 5, 1911.
Education: Natick public schools. Harvard
College A.B., Harvard Law School LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Mass. and Boston Bar Assns.,
Kiwanis. Elks, Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-78.
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JOHN A. BUSINGER
33 St. Paul St., Brookline,21st Norfolk District.
Democrat.
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 5. 1945.
Education: Boston College A.B.. '67, Boston
College Law School.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
House 1971-78.
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SEAN CAHILLANE
141 Phoenix Ter.. Springfield. 11th Hampden
District. Democrat.
Born: Springfield. Feb. 9. 1951.
Education: Cathedral High School (Springfield).
Stonehill College B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organization: Young Democrats of Hampden
County.
Public office: Democratic National Convention
(Mass. vice-chairman), Mass. House 1975-"78.
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HOWARD C. CAHOON, JR.
Sears Point Rd., Chatham,
2nd Barnstable District, Republican.
Born: Hyannis, Jan. 19, 1945.
Education: Harwich High School, The Tilton
School, Tufts University A.B. '68, Boston
University School of Law J.D. '73.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1971-78.
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FRED F. CAIN
19 Clark St.. Wilmington. 36th Middlesex
District. Democrat.
Born: Arlington, Nov. 5. 1909.
Education: Woburn public schools. Bryant and
Stratton Commerical College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Co., Rotary. Elks. Chamber of Commerce, The
One Hundred Club of Mass., Mass. Chiefs of
Police Assn. (honorary). National Society of
State Eegislators. Mass. Legislators Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-78.
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ELEANOR M. CAMPOBASSO
15 University Rd., Arlington, 10th Middlesex
District. Democrat.
Born: Lawrence. Aug. 10, 1923.
Education: Saint Mary's Academy.
Occupation: Housewife — Former school traffic
supervisor.
Organizations: Mass. Traffic Policewomen's
Assn., American Legion Auxiliary. Ladies
Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Arlington Municipal Employees Assn.
Public office: Town Meeting Member (14 yrs.),
(chairman 1962-'68), Democratic Town Com-
mittee, Former Democratic State Com-
mitteewoman, Mass. House 1965-'78.
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ANDREW H. CARD, JR.
221 North Franklin St., Holbrook, 8th Norfolk
District, Republican (Assistant Minority Whip).
Born: Brockton, May 10. 1947.
Education: Holbrook Public Schools. United
States Merchant Marine Academy, University
of South Carolina.
Profession: Structural design engineer.
Organizations: Mass. Federation of Planning
Boards, Norfolk County Republican Club,
Jaycees, Mass. Continuing Congregational
Fellowship.
Public office: Planning Board 1971 - present
(chairman 1973 - present), Permanent School
Building Committee (secretary 1971 -present),
Republican Town Committee (chairman 1972 -
present), Mass. House 1975-78.
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WILLIAM A. CAREY
92 Holyoke St., Easthampton, 2nd Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Jan. 28, 1920.
Education: Boston English High School, Attend-
ed Suffolk Law School.
Occupation: Claims adjuster.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Public office: Town Meeting Member (9 yrs.),
Mass. House 1975-78.
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ROBERT F. X. CASEY
17 Pacella Dr., Dedham, 13th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 14, 1925.
Education: Boston Latin School, Boston College
'48.
Occupation: Tax consultant.
Organizations: National Assn. of Security
Dealers, Mass. Assn. of Assessors.
Public office: Chief Assessor (1966 - present),
Mass. House 1977-78.
HOUSE
115
ANGELO CATALDO
63 High St., Revere, 28th Suffolk District,
Democrat.
Born: Boston, Nov. 12, 1917.
Education: Paul Revere School, Revere High
School.
Business: Builder-Developer (retired).
Organizations: Commercial Bank & Trust (direc-
tor), P.T.A. (life member). Senior Citizens
(honorary life member). Elks, Orioles,
Moose, V.F.W., Sons of Italy, Itams, Knights
of Columbus, Patriot Civic Parkway, St.
Anthony's Holy Name Society, Revere Boy's
Club, Italian American New Deal Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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ARGEO P. CELLUCCI
151 Lincoln St., Hudson,
51st Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Marlborough, April 24, 1948.
Education: Boston College, Boston College Law
School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American and Mass. Bar Assns.,
U.S. Army Reserves.
Public office: Charter Commission 1 970-7 1,
Board of Selectmen 1971 - present, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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ROBERT A. CERASOLI
21 Whiton Ave., Quincy, 1st Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Quincy, July 12, 1947.
Education: Quincy Point Junior High School,
Quincy High School, The American University
School of Government and Public Administra-
tion B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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Rl DY CHMURA
71 Chauncey Dr., Springfield, 9th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, March 21, 1932.
Education: Springfield Technical High School.
Business: Chmura Bakery Inc. (president).
Organizations: Polish-American Veterans Club
of Wilbraham, Lions, Indian Orchard
Chamber of Commerce, Western Mass. Bakers
Assn., Elks, American Legion.
Public office: Ward 8 Democratic Committee,
Mass. House 1969-78.
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SALVATORE CICCARELLI
226 Boylston St., Watertown, 13th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Brookline, Feb. 16, 1941.
Education: Watertown public schools, Boston
University, Suffolk Law School, Boston
University Graduate Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American, Mass., Middlesex and
Boston Bar Assns., Watertown Lawyers Assn.
(vice-president), Rotary, Elks, Sons of Italy.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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JOHN F. COFFEY
20 Day St., West Springfield, 4th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: West Springfield, Feb. 7, 1918.
Occupation: Inspector.
Organizations: American Legion, Knights of
Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'78.
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GERALD M. COHEN
5 William St., Andover, 27th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Feb. 22, 1934.
Education: Winthrop public schools, University
of Massachusetts B.S., Suffolk University Law
School J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Greater Lawrence Council for
Children (board of directors), Family Coun-
selling and Guidance Centers, Inc. (board of
directors), Greater Lawrence Drug Council
(board of directors), Suffolk Law School
Alumnus (board of directors).
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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LINCOLN PORTEOUS COLE, JR.
16 Hill St., Lexington, 35th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Fall River, Sept. 18, 1918.
Education: Northbridge High School, North-
eastern University Law School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Hancock Men's Club, Masons.
Public office: Selectman 1960-'69 (chairman 6
yrs.), Town Meeting Member (22 yrs.), Town
Moderator 1970-77, Mass. House 1965-78.
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ANDREW COLLARO
31 Granby Rd., Worcester, 22nd Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester.
Education: Worcester public schools.
Occupation: Material analyst.
Organizations: Biscegliese Society, World War II
Veterans, Labor Council, Knights of Colum-
bus, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Public office: Democratic City Committee, Mass.
House 1965-78.
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JAMES G. COLLINS
67 Butterfield Ter., Amherst, 4th Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Aug. 2, 1946.
Education: Cambridge, Watertown and
Arlington public schools, University of Massa-
chusetts B.A. '68.
Profession: Legislator.
Organization: Town Democratic Committee.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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H. THOMAS COLO
61 Mountainview Rd., Athol,
1st Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Athol, Dec. 27, 1929.
Public office: Selectman Town of Athol 1960 -
present, Planning Board, Personnel Board,
Mass. House 1965-78.
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EDWARD W. CONNELLY
565 River Rd., Agawam, 3rd Hampden
District, Republican.
Born: New York City, Aug. 2, 1919.
Education: Stuyvesant High School in New York
City, City College of New York, Pratt Institute.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Mass. Selectmen's Assn.,
American Legion, V.F.W.
Public office: Agawam Finance Committee (3
yrs.), Board of Selectmen 1964-73, Mass.
House 1971-78.
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MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY
122 Montclair Ave., Boston (Roslindale),
24th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 20, 1947.
Education: Boston Latin School, College of the
Holy Cross '69, New England School of Law
J.D. '76.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: CPPAX (executive board),
Marriage Encounter.
Public office: Democratic Ward Committee,
Mass. House 1973-78.
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JOHN SYDNEY CONWAY
Surfside Box 546, Nantucket,
1st Nantucket District, Republican.
Born: Nantucket, Aug. 19, 1927.
Education: Academy Hill School, U. of Mass.,
Blackstone School of Law (Chicago).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus (PGK),
V.F.W., American Legion, National Assn. of
Postmasters, Nantucket Historical Assn.,
Nantucket Savings Bank (trustee), Nantucket
Cottage Hospital (past treasurer and trustee),
Boy's Club (past vice-president and treasurer).
Public office: Postmaster (Nantucket), Assessor,
Mass. House 1975-78.
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LEO R. CORAZZINI
20 Morrill Ave., Shrewsbury, 11th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Shrewsbury, Feb. 17, 1930.
Education: College of the Holy Cross.
Occupation: Asst. Mgr. Group Insurance.
Organizations: American Legion, Knights of
Columbus, Greater Worcester Area Council
for Children, Lake Men's Lodge, P.T.A.,
Italian-American Victory Club, Democratic
Town Committee, Parish Council, Frohsinn
Club, N.A.S.D., Sportsmen's Club, Marine
Corps League.
Public office: School Committee (9 yrs.) (chair-
man 3 terms), Town Meeting Member 1961 -
present, Mass. House 1975-78.
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GENEVRA R. COUNIHAN
349 Nashawtuc Rd., Concord, 40th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 15, 1925.
Education: Oklahoma State University B.A. '44,
Yale Law School J.D. '47.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Concord Family Service (board
of directors), Norembega Assn. (board of
directors), Mass. Women Lawyers Assn., Cen-
tral Middlesex Bar Assn., Mass. League of
Women Voters.
Public office: Planning Board, Finance Com-
mittee, Capital Outlay Committee, Elementary
Schools Facilities Committee, Metropolitan
Area Planning Council (executive committee),
Mass. House 1975-78.
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131
EDWARD PAUL COURY
689 County St., New Bedford, 2nd Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Oct. 19, 1927.
Education: Holy Family School, New Bedford
Vocational High School, Sylvia-Ann-
Howland School.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Greater
New Bedford Chapter for Retarded Children,
Inc., Mass. Assn. for Retarded Children, Inc.,
Catholic Guild for the Blind, Moose.
Public office: Democratic City Committee
(chairman, ward 3), Mass. House 1965-78.
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JAMES J. CRAVEN, JR.
9 St. John St., Boston (Jamaica Plain),
13th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Jamaica Plain).
Education: Our Lady of Lourdes School, Boston
English High School, Boston University.
Profession: State Government.
Organizations: Holy Name Society, Disabled
American Veterans, Children's Museum,
Knights of Columbus, American Legion,
Emerald Society.
Public office: Democratic State Committeeman,
Boston Democratic City Committee (chair-
man), Mass. House l949-'50, 1957-78.
HOUSE
133
MICHAEL C. CREEDON
417 Crescent St., Brockton, 13th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, Nov. 3, 1946.
Education: Harvard College A.B. '69, Suffolk
Law School J.D. 75.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organization: Hasty Pudding.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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SIDNEY Ql INN CTRTISS
Guilder Hollow Rd.. Sheffield, 6th Berkshire
District, Republican.
Born: Sheffield. Sept. 4. 1917.
Education: Harvard College A.B. '40. Boston
University Law School LL.B. '47.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Mass. and Berkshire Bar Assns.,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion,
Lions.
Public office: Board of Assessors, Town Counsel
1948-77, Town Moderator 1951-77, Mass.
House 1949-78 (Minority Floor Leader 1961-
70).
HOUSE
135
JOHN F. CI SACK
20 Pine Ridge Rd., Arlington, 9th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Medford, Oct. 5. 1937.
Education: Arlington Public Schools, Boston
College B.S., B.A.
Profession: Government-Real estate.
Organizations: Varsity Club, Boston College
Alumni Assn., Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Housing Authority (chairman),
Democratic Town Committee, Mass. House
1971-78.
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CHARLES N. DECAS
17 Chapel St., Wareham, 7th Plymouth
District, Republican.
Born: Brookline, Oct. 5, 1937.
Education: Wareham Schools, Babson College
B.S.
Business: Business executive.
Organizations: Social Harmony Lodge,
AF&AM, Elks, Cromesset Tribe, IORM.
Public office: Selectman 1974-77, Economic
Development Committee, Finance Com-
mittee, W.F.D., Water Commissioner 1967-
'72, Wareham Free Library (trustee), Cemetery
Commissioner, Commissioner SRPEDD,
Mass. House 1977-78.
HOUSE
137
RICHARD H. DEMERS
95 Nash St.. Chicopee, 17th Hampden District,
Democrat.
Born: Chicopee. Jan. 19. 1928.
Education: Chicopee High School, Holyoke
Community College. Western New England
Law School.
Business: Real estate.
Organizations: Elks. Moose, Knights of Colum-
bus. League of the Sacred Heart.
Public office: School Committee (2 yrs.),
Assessor (6 yrs.), Mayor (4 yrs.), Democratic
City Committee, Mass. House 1971 --78.
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A. JOSEPH DeNUCCI
119 Warwick Rd., Newton, 16th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Newton, Aug. 30, 1939.
Profession: Newton High School, Boston Uni-
versity.
Organizations: Newton Boy's Club (board of
directors), St. Bernard's Holy Name Society
(president), Sons of Italy.
Public office: Democratic City Committee,
Youth Commissioner, Mass. House 1977-'78.
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139
MICHAEL J. DeVITO
12 Woodland St., Everett, 24th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Maiden, May 30, 1949.
Education: Lehigh University, Boston College
B.A., Boston College M.A., University of
Massachusetts at Amherst (doctoral student).
Profession: Political Scientist.
Organization: Elks.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1977-
78.
140
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EDWARD M. DICKSON
125 Highland St., Weston, 38th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Weston, Mar. 12, 1912.
Education: Harvard College, Harvard Graduate
School of Business Administration.
Business: Treasurer of Weston Land Co.
Organizations: American Legion (past Com-
mander), Weston Chapter of the American
Nat'l. Red Cross (treasurer), Mervvin Memorial
Free Clinic (president), Boy Scouts of America
(executive board member), Mass. Bicentennial
Commission, Walden Pond (board of direc-
tors).
Public office: Town Clerk 1965-71, Former
Selectman 1954-'69 (chairman 1959-'65), Mass.
House 1965-78.
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141
BRIAN J. DONNELLY
59 Clearwater Dr., Boston (Dorchester), 20th
Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston. Mar. 2. 1947.
Education: Catholic Memorial High School.
Boston University.
Profession: Teacher.
Organizations: AMVETS, American Legion,
V.F.W., Boston University Varsity Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
142
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FRANCIS D. DORIS
80 Randall Rd.. Revere. 29th Suffolk District.
Democrat.
Born: Boston. Dec. 15. 1931.
Education: Immaculate Conception High
School. Boston College, Northeastern Univer-
sity.
Occupation: Social Worker.
Organizations: Elks (past exalted ruler), V.F.W.,
American Legion. Moose. Mill Hill Irish Club,
Sons of Italy. Military Order of Cooties, Italian
American War Vets (associate). Knights of
Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Public office: City Council 1970-73 (president
72), Mass. House 1973-78.
HOUSE
143
CHARLES ROBERT DOYLE
12 Danville St., Boston (West Roxbury),
23rd Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 24, 1925.
Education: Boston College High School, Boston
College, Boston University Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American Legion, Knights of
Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1953-'64, 1967-74 and
1977-78.
144
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JOHN R. DRISCOLL
295 Linwood Ave., Northbridge (Whitinsville),
9th Worcester District, Republican.
Born: Whitinsville, May 9, 1924.
Education: Northbridge High School, College of
the Holy Cross B.S. '48.
Business: Life insurance agent.
Organizations: Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company Veterans Assn. (Providence
Chapter), Mass. and Worcester Co. Assessors
Assns.
Public office: Lasell Field Commission 1966-'69,
Board of Assessors 1969 - present (current
chairman), Mass. House 1975-78.
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145
DENNIS J. DIFFIN
97 Cliffwood St., Lenox, 4th Berkshire District,
Democrat.
Born: Pittsfield, Nov. 24, 1930.
Education: Lenox Public Schools, Lasalle
Military Academy, College of the Holy Cross
B.S.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Central Berkshire Jaycees (former
president), Massachusetts Jaycees (former
president), Kiwanis Club (past president), New
England District of Kiwanis (former It. gov.),
Lenox Sportsmen's Club (former president).
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Board of Selectmen, School Committee
(former chairman), Mass. House 1971-'78.
146
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RICHARD JAMES DWINELL
6 Gould St., Millbury, 8th Worcester District,
Democrat.
Born: Millbury, Aug. 5, 1917.
Education: Millbury public schools. Holy Cross
Institute of Industrial Relations, U. S. Army
School of General Government.
Occupation: Safety Supervisor.
Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars,
American Legion, Franco-American
Progressive Club, Inc., Mass. Selectmen's
Assn., Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Town Constable (10 yrs.), Housing
Authority (5 yrs.), Selectman (13 yrs., chair-
man 9 yrs.), Mass. House 1 965-78.
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147
CHARLES F. ENGDAHL
70 Lovell St., Worcester, 27th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, July 3, 1921.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: St. Andrew the Apostle Men's
Club, Elks, American Legion, Mass. Recrea-
tion and Parks Society, Knights of Columbus.
Public office: City Parks and Recreation Com-
missioner, Mass. House 1969-'78.
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THOMAS FRANCIS FALLON
330 Main St., Clinton, 12th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Clinton, Dec. 4, 1929.
Education: College of the Holy Cross, Boston
University Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-78.
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149
MARY E. FANTASIA
181 Hudson St., Somerville, 8th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Arlington, Oct. 1, 1919.
Education: Arlington-Somerville School Sys-
tems, Bryant Stratton Business School.
Occupation: Homemaker.
Organizations: Somerville Catholic Charities,
Somerville Hospital, Mass. Legislator's Assn.
(secretary), Peabody House (director).
Public office: Democratic National Com-
mitteewoman, Democratic State Com-
mitteewoman, Presidential Elector 1960 and
1964, Mass. House 1971-78.
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JOHN F. FARLAND
70 Cole Ave., Southbridge,
5th Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Southbridge, May 14, 1940.
Education: Southbridge School System, Boston
University B.S. '62.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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151
LEO J. FARLEY, JR.
24 Beech St., Lowell, 44th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, June 1, 1926.
Education: Lowell High School.
Organizations: Elks, East End Club, Holy Name
Society.
Public office: City Council 1970-75, Mayor 1976-
'77, Mass. House 1977-78.
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MICHAEL PAUL FEENEY
934 Metropolitan Ave., Boston (Hyde Park).
21st Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Hyde Park, Mass.
Public office: Mass. House 1939-78.
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153
PHILIP FRANK FILOSA
1489 West St., Wrentham,
22nd Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Norwood, July 6, 1948.
Education: St. Anselm's College B.A., Inter-
national School of the University of Vienna,
Goethe Institutes, University of Miami School
of Law.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. Bar Assn., Town Demo-
cratic Committee, Phi Delta Phi Legal Frater-
nity, Jaycees.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'78.
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JOHN J. FINNEGAN
128 Neponset Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
18th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, July 21, 1938.
Education: Cathedral High School, University of
Massachusetts A.B., New England School of
Law J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Holy Name Society, AM VETS,
Dorchester United Neighborhood Assn.,
Dorchester Board of Trade, Mass. Bar Assn.,
Boston Teachers Union, Thompson's
Academy (advisory committee).
Public office: Mass. House 1967-78.
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RICHARD F. FINNIGAN
16 Playstead Rd.. Boston (Dorchester).
14th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 27, 1936.
Education: Cathedral High School, Bridgewater
State College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Columbia Savin Hill Civic Assn.,
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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KEVIN W. FITZGERALD
7 Sunset St., Boston (Roxbury),
11th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Jan. 31, 1950.
Education: Mission High School, St. AnselnVs
College, Attending Northeastern University.
Occupation: Guidance Counselor.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Mass. Per-
sonnel and Guidance Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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MARK FITZSIMMONS
63 Homestead Ave., Weymouth,
5th Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Weymouth, March 15, 1951.
Education: Weymouth Schools, Archbishop
Williams High School, Yale University B.A.
72, Suffolk Law School J.D. 77.
Occupation: Research chief.
Organizations: National Honor Society, Zeta Psi
Fraternity, Yale Club of Boston, Phi Delta Phi
International Legal Fraternity.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-78.
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CHARLES F. FLAHERTY, Jr.
14 Woodbridge St.. Cambridge. 3rd
Middlesex District. Democrat.
Born: Boston. Oct. 13. 1938.
Education: Boston College High School. Boston
College.
Occupation: Director of Research Administra-
tion at Boston College.
Organizations: American Academy of Political
and Social Sciences. American Society for
Public Administration. National Council of
University Research Administrators.
American Political Science Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1967-78.
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MICHAEL F. FLAHERTY
833 East Third St., Boston (South Boston),
8th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 6, 1936.
Education: St. Peter and Paul School, South
Boston High School, Newman Preparatory
School, Boston College, New England School
of Law.
Profession: Attorney at Law.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, South
Boston Citizens Assn., South Boston
Resident's Group, Boston College Alumni
Assn., Holy Name Society, Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1967-78.
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BERNARD D. FLYNN
31 Greenwood St., Amesbury, 14th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Amesbury, April 11, 1945.
Education: Northern Essex Community College
A. A., University of Massachusetts (Amherst),
B.A.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Mass. and Essex Co. Selectmen's
Assns., V.F.W., Lafayette Naturalization
Club.
Public office: Board of Selectmen 2 terms
(chairman 1 term), Mass. House 1975-78.
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PETER Y. FLYNN
326 Main St., Bridgewater, 8th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Bridgewater, Jan. 1, 1940.
Education: Bridgewater public schools, Bridge-
water State College B.S.Ed. '61, University of
Mass. (graduate studies).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Jaycees, Bridgewater-Raynham
Citizens Scholarship Foundation, Democratic
Town Committee, Brockton Hospital (board
of trustees).
Public office: Advisory Board, Plymouth County
Democratic Committee, Mass. House 1973-
78.
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RAYMOND L. FLYNN
1 Flint Place. Boston (South Boston).
7th Suffolk District. Democrat.
Born: South Boston. July 22. 1939.
Education: South Boston High School, Newman
Prep.. Providence College A.B.
Occupation: Superior Court Probation Office.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus. Holy
Name Society, Association of Mentally 111
Children, Boy's Club of Boston (executive
board).
Public office: Mass. House 1971 -'78.
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WILLIAM J. FLYNN, JR.
131 Tower Hill Dr., Hanover, 2nd Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Rockland, Mar. 13, 1933.
Education: Rockland High School, Boston
College '60, Attended Boston College Law
School, New England School of Law '64.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Democratic Town Committee,
Plymouth Co. Democratic League, V.F.W.,
Elks, Hanover Athletic Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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ROBERT L. FORTES
60 Itasca St., Boston (Mattapan),
16th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: New Haven, Conn., May 26, 1942.
Education: Wilbur Cross High School, Univer-
sity of Southern Connecticut.
Occupation: Associate Executive Director -
U.S.E.S.
Organizations: NAACP, Boston Ballet Society
(board of trustees), Mattapan Housing Com-
mission (chairman), Resthaven Nursing
Home.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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BARNEY FRANK
18 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 5th Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Bayonne, N.J., Mar. 31, 1940.
Education: Harvard University B. A. "62, J.D. "11 .
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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BRUCE N. FREEMAN
7 Kenwood St., Chelmsford, 43rd Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Watertown, March 4, 1921.
Education: Newton High School.
Business: Life insurance.
Organizations: Am. Legion, V.F.W., Elks, Land
Conservation Trust, "Old Chelmsford" Gar-
rison House Assn., Hist. Soc, Am. Heart
Assn., Northeast Chapter, Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (advisory board), Greater
Lowell Assns. for Retarded Citizens, Camp
Paul for Exceptional Children GLEE (ad-
visory board), Mass. Legislators Assn.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Mass. House 1969-78.
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JAMES J. GAFFNEY III
60 East St., Tewksbury, 41st Middlesex
District, Independent.
Born: Boston, Dec. 20, 1942.
Education: Harvard College B.A., Boston Uni-
versity Law School J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Disabled American Veterans,
Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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ANTHONY MICHAEL GALLUGI
34 Richardson Ave., Wakefield, 31st Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Winchester, May 16, 1948.
Education: St. Joseph's Parochial School, Wake-
field High School, North Shore Community
College, Suffolk University B.A. and M.P.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Pi Gamma Mu, Knights of
Columbus, Conservation Committee, Sons of
Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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JOHN B. GALVIN
5 Old Meadow Lane, Canton, 12th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Norwood, Feb. 3, 1930.
Education: St. John's, Boston College High
School, Boston College '51.
Business: Insurance - real estate.
Organizations: National and Mass. Assns. of
Insurance Agents, National Assn. of Real
Estate Brokers, Greater Boston Real Estate
Board, Mass. Assn. of Assessors, Canton Assn.
of Industries, Canton Town Club, Knights of
Columbus, Ponkapoag Civic Assn.
Public office: Assessor 1956-77, Mass. House
1977-78.
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WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
32 Ranelegh Rd., Boston (Brighton),
27th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 17, 1950.
Education: St. Mary's High School, Boston
College A.B., Suffolk Law School J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Mass. Bar. Assn., Kjiights of
Columbus, Holy Name Society, Irish Music
Club of Boston.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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ANN C. GANNETT
85 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland,
53rd Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Brookline, Nov. 7, 1916.
Education: Abbot Academy (Andover), Vassar
College.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-78.
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HENRY S. GILLET, JR.
1810 Locust St., Fall River,
7th Bristol District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Sept. 13, 1944.
Education: Monsignor James Coyle High
School, Roger Williams College B.A.
Profession: Professor - Roger Williams College.
Organizations: American Society for Public
Administration, New England Transit Assn.,
United Way, Exchange Club, Elks, American
Management Assn.
Public office: Ward 8 Democratic Committee,
Mass. House 1977-78.
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173
ROBERT W. GILLETTE
84 Little's Ave., Pembroke, 5th Plymouth
District, Republican.
Born: Weymouth, Sept. 1, 1934.
Education: Pembroke High School, Bates
College '56.
Business: Insurance Broker.
Organizations: Lions Club, Corner Stone Lodge
A.F. & A.M., Baseball League, Arts Festival
(director). Historical Society.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Finance Committee, Civil Defense Director,
Mass. House 1971-78.
174
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MARY H. GOODE
20 Hawthorne St., Boston (Roxbury),
10th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Zebulon, Ga., July 2, 1927.
Education: Girls High (Boston), Tufts Universi-
ty.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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PAUL M. GOULSTON
1285 Central St., Stoughton, 1 1th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Aug. 1, 1932.
Education: Stoughton High School, New York
University, Lowell Technological Institute,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
Profession: Pharmacist.
Organizations: Rotarian, Mass. State Phar-
maceutical Assn., Small Businessman's Service
Bureau, N.F.I.B.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'78.
176
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ROGER R. GOYETTE
2767 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, 1st Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Jan. 22, 1925.
Education: New Bedford Parochial and Public
Schools, Educational Business Management
Seminars (State Regional and National).
Business: Sparky's Auto Repair -auto body -auto
marine (owner and operator).
Public office: Independent Garage Owners
(founder and first president), K of C, Foresters,
Whaling City Country Club, Elmwood Golf
Assn., Coast Guard Auxiliary, V.F.W., Lions
(charter member).
Public office: Mass. House 1977-78.
HOUSE
77
SAUNDRA GRAHAM
189 Western Ave., Cambridge,
4th Middlesex District, Independent.
Born: Cambridge, Sept. 5, 1941.
Education: Cambridge public schools, University
of Massachusetts (Boston), Harvard Loeb
Fellowship Program.
Occupation: Teenage Counselor.
Organizations: Cambridge Community Center,
WILD (advisory board), Cambridge Adult
Education Center.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1977-
'78.
178
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JOHN R. GRANARA
191 Winthrop St., Medford, 20th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Medford, Jan. 23, 1943.
Education: Matignon High School, Boston
College B.S. '64, Suffolk Law School J.D. 71.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American Legion, Kiwanis, Sons
of Italy, Irish-American Association.
Public office: School Committee 1 974-77, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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79
BARBARA E. GRAY
220 Edmands Rd., Framingham,
56th Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: New York City, Oct. 11, 1926.
Education: Connecticut College B.A., Oxford
University (England).
Profession: Government.
Organizations: United Fund, League of Women
Voters, Danforth Museum, Cushing Hospital
Auxiliary, Framingham Union Hospital, Pearl
Street House, Serenity House.
Public office: Planning Board, Charter Commis-
sion, Metropolitan Area Planning Council,
Mass. House 1973-78.
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HENRY R. CREMER
12 Spring St.. Spencer. 4th Worcester
District. Democrat.
Born: Worcester. Dec. 9. 1924.
Education: St. Mary's Parochial School. David
Prouty High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Gaudette-Kirk Post. Spencer Fish
and Game Club, Knights of Columbus. Mass.
and Worcester County Selectmen's Assns.,
Spencer Exchange Club. North Brookfield
Sportsmen, V.F.W.
Public office: Selectman (6 yrs.), Mass. House
1973-78.
HOUSE
81
JAMES L. GRIMALDI
102 Florence St., Springfield. 14th Hampden
District. Democrat.
Born: Springfield. May 3, 1911.
Education: Springfield Technical High School.
Business: Grimaldi Inc. - Retail Fuels (owner).
Organizations: Oil Heat Council of Western
Mass. (executive officer). Holy Name Society
(president), Elks, Knights of Columbus, South
End Community Center, Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Society, Our Lady of Assunta Society,
Sons of Italy.
Public office: City Councillor, Connecticut Valley
Community College Advisory Board, Mass.
House 1965-78.
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"V-
GERARD A. Gl ILMETTE
15 Foxcroft St.. Lawrence, 25th Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Lawrence. Oct. 22, 191 1.
Education: St. Anne's School, Lawrence High
School.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: K of C. Elks, Franco American
Legion. American legion, LaSalle Social Club
Inc., Social Naturalization Club.
Public office: Alderman and Director of Health
and Charity 1955-'66, City Council President
1962-'64, Chairman of the Council for the
Aging 1963-"64, Lawrence Housing Authority
1947-,55 (vice chairman 1950-'55), Mass.
House 1965-78.
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EDWARD DENNIS HARRINGTON, Jr.
170 South Rd., Holden, 3rd Worcester District,
Republican.
Born: Worcester Aug. 11. 1921.
Education: Holden High School.
Occupation: Foreman.
Organizations: American Legion, 4th Marine
Division Assn.
Public office: Former Assessor, Mass. House
1957-78.
184
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PETER F. HARRINGTON
157 Lowell Ave., Newton, 17th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Washington, D. C, Feb. 12, 1936.
Education: Providence College, Boston College
Law School. New England School of Law.
Profession: Legislator- Lawyer.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Newton
Coalition for New Politics.
Public office: Newton Board of Aldermen (vice-
president), 1970-73, Charter Review Commis-
sion 1969-71, Democratic City Committee,
Mass. House 1973-78.
HOUSE
185
NORRIS W. HARRIS
66 Overlook Rd., Marble head, 10th Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Marblehead, Mar. 16, 1915.
Education: Marblehead Schools, Northeastern
University B.B.A., Boston College, Florida
University. Bentley School of Accounting.
Occupation: Labor Relations and Compensa-
tion.
Organizations: Thomson Country Club,
Marblehead Yacht Club. Knights of Colum-
bus, Gerry 5 V.F.A., Inc.
Public office: Board of Health, Selectman, Mass.
House 1973-78.
186
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FRANCIS W. HATCH, Jr.
Preston Place. Beverly (Beverly Farms), 3rd
Essex District. Republican (Minority Leader).
Born: Cambridge. May 6, 1925.
Education: Harvard College.
Organizations: Overseer. Greater Boston Boys
Clubs. Mass. Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Children (Trustee). Boy Scouts (North Bay
Council, director).
Public office: Alderman 1957-'63, Republican
State Committee 1959-'63, Mass. House 1963-
78.
HOUSE
87
JONATHAN L. HEALY
Mohawk Trail, Charlemont (Shelburne Falls
Post Office), 1st Franklin District, Republican.
Born: Greenfield, Oct. 10, 1945.
Education: Punahou School, Williams College.
Profession: Teacher-coach.
Public office: Mass. House 1971-78.
HOUSE
JOSEPH N. HERMANN
83 Buckingham Rd., North Andover, 26th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Dorchester), June 8, 1924.
Education: Dorchester High School, Weaver
School of Realty Burdett College.
Occupation: Supervisor of Appraisals, Real
Estate Appraiser.
Organizations: V.F.W., Knights of Columbus,
Men of Merrimac.
Public office: Assessor, Mass. House 1977-78.
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IRIS K. HOLLAND
38 Hazelwood Ave., Longmeadow,
2nd Hampden District, Republican.
Born: Springfield, Sept. 30, 1920.
Education: Classical High School, Rider College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Bay State Medical Center (cor-
porator), American International College,
Springfield Day Nursery, Western New
England College (trustee), Community Care
Mental Health Center, Goodwill Industries
(director), Carew Hill Girls Club, League of
Women Voters, Zonta International.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Mass. House 1973-78.
190
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MARIE ELIZABETH HOWE
19 Pembroke St., Somerville, 7th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, Massachusetts.
Education: Matignon High School, Brooks
Junior College, Suffolk University, New
England School of Law J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: St. Anns Guild, ZONTA,
National Order of Women Legislators.
Public office: Somerville School Committee
(vice-chairman and chairman), Democratic
Ward and City Committee, Mass. House 1965-
'78.
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PHILIP W. JOHNSTON
134 Tilden Rd., Marshfield, 10th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Chelsea, July 21, 1944.
Education: University of Massachusetts
(Amherst).
Occupation: Executive Director, Robert F.
Kennedy Action Corps.
Organizations: Project Friend (board of direc-
tors). Common Cause, Mass. Council of
Voluntary Child Care Agencies (board of
directors). New England Assn. for Child Care,
North and South Rivers Watershed Assn.
(legislative chairman). Democratic Town
Committee.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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RAYMOND A. JORDAN, JR.
51 Goldenrod St., Springfield,
13th Hampden District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, May 5, 1943.
Education: Springfield public schools, American
International College, University of Mass.
Occupation: Former Director of Afro-American
Cultural Center - American Int'l College.
Organizations: M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge,
Urban League of Springfield (former presi-
dent), Harambee Holiday, Inc. (co-founder
and former executive director), Springfield
Girls Club Family Center.
Public office: Dem. State Committee, Dem. City
Committee, Mass. House 1975-78.
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DENNIS KEARNEY
35 West Eagle St., Boston (East Boston),
2nd Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Chelsea, Sept. 25, 1949.
Education: Sacred Heart Grammar School,
Boston Latin School '68, Harvard University
72, J.F.K. School of Government M.P.A. '76.
Profession: Government.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'78.
194
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WILLIAM R. KEATING
12 Edgewood Road, Sharon,
19th Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Norwood, Sept. 6, 1952.
Education: Sharon High School, Boston College
B.A. '74, Boston College Graduate School of
Business Administration.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'78.
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JAMES A. KEEFE, JR.
8 Willard Ave., Worcester, 26th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester.
Education: Classical High School, College of the
Holy Cross A.B., Assumption College M.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Venture Sheltered Workshop for
the Handicapped, National Foundation -
March of Dimes, Medical Careers Scholarship
Program, Holy Cross Alumni Assn.,
Worcester Co. Ecumenical Council, Com-
munications Task Force - Worcester Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
196
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RICHARD E. KENDALL
21 Green Harbor Rd., Falmouth, 3rd
Barnstable District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Aug. 21. 1934.
Education: Brown University B.A., Suffolk
University-College of Business Administra-
tion.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Rotary Club. Marine Corps
League, Falmouth Hospital (trustee).
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
House 1971-78.
HOUSE
197
ROBERT B. KENNEDY
75 Robbins St.. Lowell. 46th Middlesex
District. Democrat.
Born: Lowell. Feb. 6. 1940.
Education: Bentley College of Accounting and
Finance. Lowell Technological Institute B.S.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: City Councillor 1973-75, Mass.
House 1975-78.
198
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GEORGE KEVERIAN
116 Irving St., Everett, 23rd Middlesex District,
Democrat (Majority Whip).
Born: Everett, June 3, 1931.
Education: Everett High School, Tufts College,
Harvard College B.A. '53 (American Political
Science).
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Common Council (8 yrs., president
'60), Alderman (3 yrs.), Mass. House 1967-78.
HOUSE
199
ARTHUR M. KHOURY
15 Bunkerhill St., Lawrence, 23rd Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Feb. 5. 1940.
Education: Lawrence Public Schools, University
of Massachusetts B.A., Georgetown Law
Center LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: American, Mass., Essex County
and Lawrence Bar Assns., Y.M.C.A. Youth
Committee, Lawrence Y"s Mens, Bon Secours
Men's Guild, St. Anthony's Holy Name Soci-
ety.
Public office: Zoning Board of Appeals (past
chairman), Mass. House 1973-78.
200
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JOHN G. KING
17 School St.. Danvers, 7th Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Beverly. Nov. 30. 1942.
Education: St. John's Preparatory School
(Danvers), Boston University, Suffolk Law
School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Mass., Essex Co., and Salem Bar
Assns.
Public office: Mass. House 1971-78.
HOUSE
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MELVIN H. KING
4 Yarmouth St., Boston (South End),
4th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Oct. 20, 1928.
Education: Boston Technical High School,
Claflin College B.A., Boston Teachers College
(Masters degree). Boston University,
Northeastern University.
Profession: Associate Director, Community
Fellows Program Department of Urban
Studies and Planning, M.I.T.
Organizations: Low-Cost Housing Inc., Bridge
Fund, Inc., Franklin Park Community
College.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
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MATTHEW J. KUSS
40 Bowers St., Fall River, 12th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River.
Education: B.M.C. Durfee High School,
Thibodeau College.
Business: Dry cleaning and laundering.
Organizations: Elks. American Legion, Polish
American War Veterans (past Commander),
Fall River War Veterans Council (past com-
mander), V.F.W.
Public office: Park Commissioner 1946-'52,
Bradford Durfee College of Technology
(trustee), Democratic National Convention
(1952, 1956), Democratic City Committee,
Ward 2 Democratic Committee, Mass. House
1959-78.
HOUSE
203
RAYMOND MICHAEL LaFONTAINE
20 Sunset Rd., Gardner, 16th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Gardner, May 18, 1927.
Education: Gardner High School, University of
Massachusetts.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: School Committee 1963-'67, Mass.
House 1966-78.
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NICHOLAS LAMBROS
20 Green St.. Dracut, 42nd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Dracut, Jan. 9. 1933.
Education: St. Michael's grade school, Dracut
High School, Suffolk University.
Occupation: Water Department superintendent.
Public office: Water Commissioner 1960-present,
Mass. House 1970-78.
HOUSE
205
DAVID J. LANE
John Wise Ave., Essex, 2nd Essex District,
Republican.
Born: Gloucester, July 6, 1927.
Education: Gloucester High School, Harvard
College A.B.
Business: Insurance broker.
Organizations: Essex County Greenbelt Assn.,
Essex Conservation Trust.
Public office: Blue Ribbon Automobile In-
surance Study Commission 1969-,70, Overall
Economic Development Committee of Cape
Ann 1971 -'72, Essex Town Moderator 1966-
73, Mass. House 1973-78.
206
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DONAT J. LAPLANTE
91 Paine St., Bellingham, 23rd Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Harrisville, Rhode Island, Aug. 12, 1913.
Education: Sacred Heart College (Woonsocket),
Hill Business College (Woonsocket).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Franco-American Club, Club
Marquette.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Town Treasurer and Tax Assessor, Mass.
House 1975-78.
HOUSE
207
FRANCIS C. LAPOINTE
43 Mt. Vernon Rd., Chicopee, 18th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Chicopee, Jan. 13, 1939.
Education: Chicopee public schools, University
of Mass., Westfield State College, New York
University, Holy Cross, U.C.L.A., Bachelor
and Master degrees.
Profession: Educator.
Organizations: AFL-CIO-AFT, Knights of
Columbus, College and University Professors
Assn., Elks.
Public office: Democratic City Committee,
Democratic State Committee, Mass. House
1969-78.
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ROBERT F. LARKIN, JR.
72 Clarke Circle, Needham, 14th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, May 29, 1955.
Education: Arlington public schools, Fairfax
County Virginia public schools, Boston
College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Needham Red Cross, Needham
Community Council, Needham Crime Check
Committee, Democratic State Committee,
Democratic Town Committee.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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209
MARK E. LAWTON
103 Belcher Ave., Brockton, 12th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, July 26, 1949.
Education: Brockton public schools, Msgr.
James Coyle High School, Stonehill College
A.B. 71, New England School of Law J.D. 74.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Irish Social Club of Boston,
Emerald Society, University Club, Elks,
Brockton Taxpayers-People's Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
210
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EDWARD A. LeLACHEUR
42 Marriner St., Lowell, 47th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, June 1, 1925.
Education: St. Peter's, Lowell High School.
Occupation: Grocer.
Organizations: Sacred Heart Men's Club (presi-
dent), Holy Name Society (past president), St.
Vincent De Paul Society (district vice-
president), U.C.T., Mass. Grocers Assn., Elks,
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
HOUSE
211
KENNETH M. LEMANSKI
62 Fedak Dr., Chicopee, 19th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Chicopee, Jan. 27, 1954.
Education: Cathedral High School (Springfield),
University of Massachusetts B.A. (Amherst).
Occupation: Retail clerk, Mott's Shop-Rite.
Organizations: Polish American Veterans Club,
Young Democrats, Moose, St. Patrick's Men's
and Women's Athletic Assn., Comprehensive
High School Booster Club.
Public office: Chicopee High School Renovation
Commission 1975 - present, School Committee
1974 - present (vice-chairman 1976-'77), Mass.
House 1977-78.
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GERALD P. LOMBARD
875 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg,
14th Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Fitchburg, Jan. 4, 1916.
Education: St. Bernard High School.
Business: Real estate.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, American
Legion, AMVETS, Reserve Officers Assn.,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles, Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1947-78.
HOUSE
213
LEON J. LOMBARDI
261 Purchase St., Easton, 18th Bristol
District, Republican.
Born: Brockton, April 16, 1949.
Education: Suffield Academy, Tufts University
B.A., Boston University School of Law J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. Bar Assn., Conservation
Law Foundation of New England, Inc.,
Jaycees, Mass/ Forests and Parks Assn.,
Natural Resources Trust of Easton, Inc.
Public office: Easton Ad Hoc Charter Committee
(chairman), Mass. House 1977-78.
214
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MICHAEL JAMES LOMBARDI
114 Fifth St., Cambridge, 1st Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, May 27, 1917.
Education: Sacred Heart School, Rindge Tech-
nical High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Elks, St. Michael's Club, Sons of Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'78.
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CHARLES W. LONG
121 Walpole St., Dover. 16th Norfolk
District, Republican.
Born: Boston. Aug. 14. 1940.
Education: Harvard College. Harvard Law
School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organization: Westwood Lions Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1964 and 1967-78.
216
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JOHN J. LONG
32 East Shore Rd., Westport,
8th Bristol District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Dec. 10, 1927.
Education: BMC, Durfee High School, Boston
University College of Business Administration,
Rhode Island College of Education.
Occupation: Insurance broker.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus. Disabled
American Veterans, Elks, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Holy Name Society.
Public office: Mass. House 1957-78.
HOUSE
217
THOMAS D. LOPES
453 Hillman St., New Bedford, 3rd Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Sept. 7, 1942.
Education: University of Bridgeport B.S., M.I.T.
Graduate School of Management, Bryant
College (M.B.A. program).
Occupation: Manager.
Organizations: New Bedford Comprehensive
Health Planning Council, Area Board for
Mental Health and Retardation, Cape Ver-
dean Veteran Assn., Institute on Health and
Long Life, Whaling Museum of New Bedford.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
218
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JOHN H. LORING
60 Willow St., Acton, 48th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Concord, March 5, 1926.
Education: Concord High School, Northeastern
University, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
Profession: Chemical engineer and real estate
broker.
Organizations: Mass. and Middlesex County
Selectmen's Assns., A.F.&A.M., Greater
Boston Real Estate Board, Mental Health
Assn. of Central Middlesex (director).
Public office: Selectman (present), Planning
Board, Board of Assessors, Mass. House 1973-
74 and 1977-78.
HOUSE
219
EDWIN C. LUCEY
154 Cherry St., Maiden, 25th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Willimatic, Conn., March 18, 1932.
Education: Cheverus School, Maiden High
School, Salem State College B.S. '55.
Occupation: Insurance broker.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Lions,
Moose, East Side A. A., Boston Life Un-
derwriters Assn., Boston Chapter College Life
Underwriters, State Mutual Agents Assn., St.
Joseph's Men's Club.
Public office: Human Service Advisory Com-
mittee, Mass. House 1977-78.
220
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THOMAS R. LUSSIER
3 Brown St., Pittsfield, 3rd Berkshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Pittsfield, April 5, 1957.
Education: St. Joseph Central High School,
Berkshire Community College.
Occupation: Student.
Organization: Notre Dame Church.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1977-
'78.
HOUSE
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GARRETH J. LYNCH
9 Yankee Cir., Westfield, 6th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Portsmouth, N.H., Mar. 13, 1943.
Education: Assumption Preparatory, College of
the Holy Cross, Worcester Jr. College A. A.,
Westfield State College A.B., Suffolk Universi-
ty M.P.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Sportsmen's Club, Skeet and
Trapshooters, Westfield Boy's Club (cor-
porator), G.O.A.L., N.R.A., Citizens for
Economy in Government.
Public office: Democratic City Committee, Mass.
House 1973-78.
222
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THOMAS K. LYNCH
123 Phinney's Lane, Centerville,
1st Barnstable District, Democrat.
Born: Attleboro, April 30, 1946.
Education: North Attleborough public schools,
Boston College B.A., Syracuse University
M.S.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Cape Cod Assn. for Retarded
Citizens, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the
Islands, Inc.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee
1972-76, Mass. House 1977-78.
HOUSE
223
WILLIAM Q. MacLEAN, JR.
22 Williams St., Fairhaven, 6th Bristol
District, Democrat (Majority Leader).
Born: New Bedford, Nov. 4, 1934.
Education: Fairhaven public schools, University
of Massachusetts.
Business: Insurance.
Organizations: Boys' Club Alumni, North Fair-
haven Improvement Assn., Fairhaven Varsity
Club, Moose, Fairhaven Boys' Club (director),
Wamsutta Club.
Public office: School Committee, Mass. House
1961-78.
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JOSEPH T. MAGUIRE
47 Graymore Rd., Waltham, 11th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, June 10, 1926.
Education: St. Joseph's School, Somerville High
School, Attended University of Wisconsin.
Occupation: Master Electrician and Master
Electronics Technician.
Organizations: I.B.E.W., V.F.W., American
Legion, D.A.V., Community Boating (cor-
porate member), MacArthur P.T.A., Red
Cross, Historical Society.
Public office: City Council (14 yrs., president 6
terms). Ward II and Ward III Democratic
Committee (chairman), Mass. House 1977-78.
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THOMAS H. D. MAHONEY
86 Sparks St.. Cambridge. 2nd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge. Nov. 4. 1913.
Education: Cambridge Public Schools, Boston
College A.B., A.M., George Washington Univ.
Ph.D., Harvard (JFK School of Govt.) M.P.A.,
Fellow in Law and History — Harvard Law
School.
Profession: Prof, of Historv & Political Science,
M.I.T.
Organizations: Am. Hist. Assn.. Am. Catholic
Hist. Assn.. Royal Hist. Society (fellow), New-
ton College of the Sacred Heart (trustee).
Mass. Hist. Soc, Mass. Civic League (direc-
tor).
Public office: School Com. 1948-'54, City
Council 1964-72, Mass. House 1971-78.
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DONALD J. MANNING
16 Grant Place, Waltham, 14th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Waltham, June 23, 1929.
Education: St. Mary's High School, Boston Col-
lege, New England School of Law.
Organizations: Moose, Veterans of Foreign
Wars.
Public office: Democratic Ward and City
Committees, City Council, Mass. House 1961-
78.
HOUSE
227
M. JOSEPH MANNING
583 Adams St., Milton. 9th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Milton, Sept. 23. 1924.
Education: Milton High School, Bentley College
of Accounting and Finance '51.
Occupation: Training administrator.
Organizations: American Legion. Marine Corps
League. AMVETS, Knights of Columbus.
Elks, Int. Assn. of Assessing Officers.
Public office: Board of Assessors 1957-T7, Board
of Park Commissioners 1950-'59, Town
Meeting Member 1947-present, Democratic
Town Committee (chairman), Mass. House
1967-78.
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ANGELO MAROTTA
74 Lincoln Rd., Medford, 21st Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Oct. 16, 1937.
Education: Medford High School, Mercersburg
Academv (Pa.), Seton Hall University B.S. in
B.A.
Business: Real estate.
Organizations: Sons of Italy, Home for Italian
Children (corporator).
Public office: School Committee, City Council,
Mayor, Mass. House 1975-,78.
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FRANK J. MATRANGO
52 East Quincy St., North Adams, 1st Berkshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, July 19, 1926.
Education: Cathedral High School, College of
the Holy Cross B.S. Ed.
Profession: Education counselor Teacher.
Organizations: American Legion, Elks, Sons of
Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-78.
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ANTHONY P. McBRIDE
10 Orchard St.. Adams. 2nd Berkshire
District. Democrat.
Born: Adams. Aug. 28. 1932.
Education: Adams High School. Manhattan
College. New England Institute.
Business: Funeral director.
Organizations: Northern Berkshire Development
Corp. (director). United Community Service
(director), Mass. Selectman's Assn.
Public office: Northern Berkshire School Com-
mittee, Selectman, Town Democratic Com-
mittee, Mass. House 1969-,78.
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peter c. McCarthy
16 Lenox Rd., Peabody, 5th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Peabody, Sept. 8, 1941.
Education: Peabodv Schools, Suffolk University
A.B.
Profession: Teacher.
Organizations: Marine Corps League, American
Judicature Society, Mass. Legislator's Assn., K
of C, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Nat. Hist.
Soc.
Public office: City Committee 1964-72 (chairman
72), School Committee 1965-'69 (vice-
chairman '68), Institute Library and Lyceum
(1966-present), North Shore Regional
Vocational School Planning Board 1968-'69,
Home Rule Commission 1968-present, Mass.
House 1969-78.
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TERRENCE P. McCARTHY
Briarwood Dr., Edgartown, 1st Dukes
District, Independent
Born: Providence, R.I., Aug. 12, 1941.
Education: Providence College, Suffolk Law
School.
Profession: Legislator-Attorney.
Organizations: Lions Club, Chamber of Com-
merce.
Public office: Town Moderator, Mass. House
1973-78.
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peter l. Mcdowell
50 Dr. Lord's Rd., Dennis, 4th Barnstable
District, Republican. •
Born: Hyannis, June 5, 1938.
Education: Dennis School System, General
Motors Institute, Massachusetts Military
Academy.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
(director), Mass. Moderators Assn.
Public office: Town Moderator (present), Plan-
ning Board, Auditor, Mass. House 1975-78.
234
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MICHAEL J. McGLYNN
20 Cushing St., Medford, 22nd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Medford, April 23, 1953.
Education: Arlington Catholic High School,
Hebron Academy, St. Anselm's College,
University of Massachusetts.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Medford Redskins Athletic and
Social Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Irish American Club, Leukemia Society of
America.
Public office: Democratic Ward and City
Committee (chairman Ward 11), Mass. House
1977-78.
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ARTHUR JAMES McKENNA
652 Chestnut St.. Springfield. 12th Hampden
District. Democrat.
Born: Springfield. Oct. 29, 1914.
Education: Cathedral High School, Sacred Heart
School.
Business: American Bosch ARM A Corp.
Organization: American Legion (Post 430).
Public office: Board of Aldermen 1953-'61, Mass.
House 1963-78.
236
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bruce j. Mclaughlin
4 Linden St., Salem, 8th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lynn, Feb. 2, 1935.
Education: Northeastern University B.S.B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: City Councillor 1967-'69, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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CHARLES FRANCIS McNALLY
20 Pearl St., Franklin. 24th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Natick, April 3, 1929.
Education: Franklin public schools. Dean Junior
College.
Occupation: Construction inspector - Boston
Edison.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Planning Board (lOyrs.), Mass. House 1977-
78.
238
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JOHN C. McNEIL
457 Highland Ave., Maiden, 26th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Maiden, June 8, 1945.
Education: Maiden Public and Parochial
Schools, Cheshire Academy (Connecticut).
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Assistant Secretary to Governor
1965-'66, Assistant to Commissioner of Ad-
ministration 1967-,69, Administrative Assis-
tant to State Treasurer 1969-70, Housing
Advisor Department of Community Affairs
1970-71, City Councillor 1972 - present
(president 1974), Mass. House 1977-78.
HOUSE
239
ROBERT D. McNEIL
300 Pleasant St., Leicester, 7th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Quebec, Canada, Dec. 16, 1920.
Education: Beebe Academy.
Occupation: Automobile paint distributor.
Organizations: Lions, American Legion, Knights
of Columbus, Rod and Gun Club, Mass. and
Worcester County Selectmen's Assn., Elks,
Grange.
Public office: Board of Health (2Vi yrs.), Select-
man (11 yrs.), Mass. House 1975-78.
240
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PAUL E. MEANS
199 William St., Stoneham, 30th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Medford, June 18. 1945.
Education: Bridgewater State College B.A.,
Northeastern University M.ed.
Profession: Educator.
Organizations: Mass. Selectmen's Assn., Mass.
Teachers Assn., National Education Assn.,
Stoneham Junior Chamber of Commerce,
Greater Boston Heart Fund Assn.,
Metropolitan Cultural Alliance.
Public office: Board of Selectmen, Charter
Commission, Democratic Town Committee,
Mass. Delegation to the Democratic National
Convention 1972, Mass. House 1975-78.
HOUSE
241
JOHN F. MELIA
14 William Jackson Ave., Boston (Brighton),
26th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 5, 1915.
Education: St. Columbkille's School, Brighton
High School. Boston Commerce Graduate
School.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-78.
242
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ELIZABETH N. METAYER
33 Arthur St., Braintree, 7th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Aug. 21, 1911.
Education: Girls Catholic High School (Maiden),
Hickox Secretarial School, Harvard Univer-
sity.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: League of Women Voters, Pre-
cinct 7 Assn., Point Woman's Club, Philer-
gians, 2nd Dist. Past Presidents Club, Mass.
State Fed. of Women's Clubs, Past Chairmen's
Club.
Public office: Dem. Town Com., Town Meeting
Member, Technical Advisory Committee on
Trans, (chairman), Council on Aging
(legislative chairman), Mass. House 1975-'78.
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243
DAVID J. MOFENSON
6 Alban Rd.. Newton, 18th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Neptune. New Jersey. Feb. 7. 1943.
Education: Newton High School. Tufts Universi-
ty A.B. '64. Boston University J.D. '67.
Profession: Attorney.
Public office: Democratic City Committee
(chairman), Mass. House 1971-78.
244
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RICHARD T. MOORE
25 Bancroft Park, Hopedale, 10th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Milford, Aug. 7, 1943.
Education: Hopedale High School, Clark Univ.
A.B. '66, Colgate Univ. M.A. '67, Clark Univ.
(part-time doctoral student).
Occupation: Educational administrator.
Organizations: Mass. Selectmen's Assn. (past
pres.), Wor. Co. Selectmen's Assn., Amer. Soc.
for Pub. Ad., Southern Mass. Police Assn.
Public office: Selectman 1970-'77 (ch. 1971, '72,
'74 and '77), Quinsigamond Comm. Coll. Adv.
Bd. 1970-75, Mass. Health and Ed. Fac. Auth.
1968-70, Mass. House 1977-78.
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245
PAUL F. X. MORIARTY
71 Constitution Ave., Abington, 4th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Abington, Aug. 18, 1929.
Education: Abington High School, Boston
College, Boston College Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, American,
Mass. and Plymouth County Bar Assns.,
Mass. Conveyancers Assn.
Public office: Town Moderator 1971 - present,
Democratic Town Committee, Mass. House
1975-78.
246
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MICHAEL W. MORRISSEY
88 Colby Rd., Quincy, 3rd Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Quincy, Aug. 2, 1954.
Education: Quincy public schools, University of
Massachusetts (Amherst).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Squantum Yacht Club,
Wollaston Yacht Club, North Quincy High
Booster Club, Atlantic Neighborhood
Association.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'78.
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247
WILLIAM D. MULLINS
150 Clover Rd., Ludlow, 20th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, Aug. 13, 1931.
Education: Providence College '53.
Profession: Teacher.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Lions,
Right to Life, National and Mass. Teachers
Assns., Mass. Selectmen's Assn., Children's
Language Institute (director and corporator).
Public office: Selectman (8 yrs.), Mass. House
1977-78.
248
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JOHN E. MURPHY, Jr.
21 Anne Dr.. Peabody, 6th Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Richmond, Va., April 3, 1943.
Education: St. John's Grammar School, New-
man Preparatory School, Providence College,
Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Elks, Ancient Order of Hiber-
nians, American, Mass., Essex and Salem Bar
Assn., Mass. Trial Lawyers Assn.
Public office: Democratic City Committee 1968-
72, Mass. House 1971-78.
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249
MARY JEANETTE MURRAY
30 Margin St., Cohasset, 3rd Plymouth
District, Republican.
Born: Cohasset, Dec. 24, 1924.
Education: Cohasset Grammar School, Cohasset
High School, Attended Boston University
School of Education.
Occupation: Housewife.
Organizations: Cohasset Women's Club,
American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary,
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Women's
Republican Club of Norwell and South. Shore.
Public office: Selectman, Housing Authority,
Republican Town Committee, Mass. House
1977-78.
250
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WILLIAM P. NAGLE, Jr.
3 Madison Ave., Northampton, 1st Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Northampton, June 10, 1951.
Education: Northampton High School, St.
Anselm's College '73.
Occupation: Child Abuse Worker.
Organization: Little League - Local 501.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1975-
'78.
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251
ROBERT L. NARDONE
11 Holly St., Watertown, 12th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Brighton), Sept. 13, 1953.
Education: Watertown public schools, The
American University, Greenfield Community
College A.A., University of Massachusetts
B.A. '75.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Mass. House 1977-78.
252
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ANDREW S. NATSIOS
392 Adams St., Holliston, 58th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1949.
Education: Holliston High School, Georgetown
University B.A. 71.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Republican Town Committee,
Jaycees, Holliston Companies of Minutemen.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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253
JOSEPH M. NAVIN
1 Sherman St., Marlborough, 52nd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Marlborough, May 19, 1946.
Education: Local Schools, Assumption Pre-
paratory School, Boston College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Bolton
Street Association.
Public office: City Council 1974-75, Mass.
House 1975-78.
254
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LOUIS R. NICKINELLO
68 Pine St., Natick, 55th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: East Boston, Sept. 8, 1940.
Education: Natick High School, Bentley Col-
lege.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Kiwanis Club, Elks, Sons of Italy,
Men of 200.
Public office: Town Meeting Member (7 yrs.),
Democratic Town Committee, Board of Public
Works 1968-71 (chairman), Mass. House
1971-78.
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255
ELAINE NOBLE
403 Marlborough St., Boston, 6th Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: New Kensington, Pa., Jan. 22, 1944.
Education: Boston University B.F.A. '66, Emer-
son College S.M. 70, Harvard University
M.Ed. 74.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Governor's Commission on the
Status of Women 1973-74, National Women's
Political Caucus (steering committee), NOW,
Neighborhood Assn. of the Back Bay, Fenway
Community Center, American Assn. of Uni-
versity Professors, Civil Liberties Union of
Mass., Visiting Nurses Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
256
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JAMES RICHARD NOLEN
250 West St., Ware, 3rd Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Holyoke, April 17. 1933.
Education: Deerfield Academy, Harvard College
A.B. '56. Columbia University Graduate
School of Business M.S. '58, Portia Law
School LL.B. '65.
Profession: Government and law.
Organizations: Lions, Knights of Columbus,
Grange, Aspen Street Rod and Gun Club, Holy
Name Society.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-78.
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257
NILS L. NORDBERG
32 Pennsylvania Ave., Reading, 32nd Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Woburn, Nov. 6, 1934.
Education: Reading public schools, Cornell Uni-
versity.
Business: Caterer.
Organizations: Masons, Jaycees, Mass. Res-
taurant Assn., Reading Taxpayers Assn.,
Mass. Taxpayers Federation, Eastern Middle-
sex Mental Health Assn.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
House 1969-78.
258
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THOMAS C. NORTON
422 Reading St., Fall River, 9th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Dec. 11, 1934.
Education: Sacred Heart Grammar School,
Durfee High School, Bridgewater State
College.
Profession: Occupational Education Teacher.
Organizations: Eagles, Elks, Fall River Teachers
Assn. (honorary member), Margoni Club
(honorary member), Border City Athletic
Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
HOUSE
259
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O. ROLAND ORLANDI
224 Hanover St., Boston, 3rd Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Mar. 25, 1936.
Education: Boston University A.B., Boston Uni-
versity Law School LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: North End Athletic Assn.,
Faneuil Chapter of the Mass. Mental Health
Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78.
260
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NICHOLAS PALEOLOGOS
43 Franklin St., Woburn, 33rd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Winchester, March 9, 1953.
Education: Woburn High School, Tufts Univer-
sity, Suffolk Law School.
Occupation: Law Student.
Public office: School Committee, Democratic
City Committee, Mass. House 1977-78.
HOUSE
261
RAYMOND S. PECK
25 Summit Ave.. Dartmouth. 5th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford. Dec. 10. 1922.
Education: Dartmouth public schools.
Providence Business and Trade School,
Kingston Trade School.
Business: Proprietor of golf driving range.
Organizations: Rotary, Knights of Columbus,
Moose. Dartmouth Youth Activities Assn.,
Portuguese American Social Club,
Southeastern Mass. Police Chiefs Assn.. Mass.
Selectmen's Assn.
Public office: Selectman 1962-,65, Town Meeting
Member (15 yrs.), Mass. House 1965-78.
262
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FELIX R. PERRAl LT
38 Pleasant St., Westford. 49th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, Oct. 27, 1915.
Education: Lowell public schools, Lowell
Technological Institute.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: V.F.W.. Am. Legion, Knights of
Columbus. B.P.O.E.. Holy Name Society, St.
James the Apostle Mission Club, Kiwanis.
Public office: Trustee of Tewksbury State Hos-
pital, Westford Democratic Committee (chair-
man), Nashoba Valley Democratic Committee
(secretary), Mass. House 1965-'78.
HOUSE
263
JOHN B. PERRY
Margaret St., Monson, 1st Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Palmer, Feb. 15, 1935.
Education: Monson School System, Greenfield
Community College.
Profession: Registered nurse.
Organizations: Monson Democratic Committee ,
Masons, American Legion, Mass. Nurses
Assn., Police Square Club of Mass.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
264
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ROBERT G. PHELAN
12 King's Beach Rd.. Lynn, 21st Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Lynn. Mar. 19, 1933.
Education: Lynn Public Schools, College of the
Holv Cross B.S. '54. Boston College Law
School J.D. '57.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Essex County Bar Assn., Lynn
Bar Assn.
Public office: Asst. District Attorney (Eastern
District), Mass. House 1973-78.
HOUSE
265
WILLIAM ANTHONY PICKETT
102 Powder House Blvd., Somerville,
5th Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, June 10, 1935.
Education: St. Catherine's School, Somerville
High School, Northeastern University B.S.,
Suffolk University (M.P.A. candidate).
Business: City Press Inc., Treasurer.
Organizations: Elks (past exalted ruler), Somer-
ville Community Council (past president),
Greater Boston Heart Assn. (director),
Somerville-Cambridge Catholic Charities
(director).
Public office: Democratic Ward and City Com-
mittee, Treasurer of the City of Somerville
1966-'67, Mass. House 1969-78.
266
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ANGELO PICUCCI
148 Ninth St., Leominster, 13th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Leominster, April 12, 1915.
Education: Leominster High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion, Elks, Club
L' Assumption, Franco-American Veterans,
Italian American Citizens Club, Eagles,
Knights of Columbus, Leominster Sportsman
Assn. Inc., Moose, L'Union St. Jean Baptiste
d'Amerique, Marine Corps League, St. Anne's
Holy Name Society.
Public office: Democratic City Committee, City
Councillor 1963-'67 (president 1967), Mass.
House 1967-78.
HOUSE
267
RONALD ANTHONY PINA
600 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, 4th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Aug. 11, 1944.
Education: New Bedford Public Schools,
Providence College A.B., Boston College Law
School J.D.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: American, Massachusetts and
New Bedford Bar Assns., Trial Lawyers Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1971-78.
268
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LOIS G. PINES
40 Helene Rd.. Newton, 19th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Maiden. Aug. 16, 1940.
Education: Belmont High School, Barnard
College A.B. '60, Boston University Law
School, Cincinnati School of Law J.D. '63.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: American, Massachusetts and
Boston Bar Assns., Combined Jewish
Philanthropies (Committee on Social Welfare
Issues).
Public office: Newton Board of Aldermen 1972-
73, Mass. House 1973-78.
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VINCENT JOSEPH PIRO
482 Medford St., Somerville, 6th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, May 15, 1941.
Education: Somerville High School, Salem State
College B.S. El. Ed. '64, Ed.M. '66, Boston
University 1968.
Profession: Legislator (former teacher).
Organizations: Mass. and Mid'sex Co. Teachers'
Assn., Elks, Moose, Dante Club, Som. City
Club, St. Polycarp's Men's Assn., Sons of Italy.
Public office: Board of Aldermen 1965-'68 (past
president '67), School Committee (ex officio
'67), Democratic State Committee, Demo-
cratic Ward and City Committee (vice chair-
man) 1968-'80, Mass. House 1969-'78.
270
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KEVIN POIRIER
108 Grove St., North Attleborough,
16th Bristol District, Republican.
Born: Providence, R.I., July 7, 1940.
Education: North Attleborough High School,
Bryant College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Attleborough Personnel Assn.,
Knights of Columbus, Greater Attleborough
Area Football Hall of Fame, Advisory Board
for Occupational Education, Mass. Assn. of
School Committees.
Public office: School Committee (6'/2 yrs.
chairman 2 yrs.), Mass. House 1977-,78.
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DANIEL F. POKASKI
40 Robinson St., Boston (Dorchester),
17th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 26, 1949.
Education: Boston State College.
Profession: Teacher.
Organization: Massachusetts Young Democrats.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'78.
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MANUEL RAPOSA, Jr.
555 Main St., Somerset, 10th Bristol District,
Democrat.
Born: Somerset, May 13, 1915.
Education: Fall River public schools.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, AM VETS,
Portuguese American War Veterans, Por-
tuguese American Civic League, Elks,
American Legion, Affonso Costa Club, World
War II Club, Border City Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'78.
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273
MICHAEL J. REA, JR.
18 Shawsheen Rd., Billerica, 39th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, July 23, 1940.
Education: Billerica Public School System.
Business: General Manager- Rea Associates, Inc.
Organizations: Elks, Sons of Italy, Billerica Boys'
Club (board of directors), Northern Middlesex
Area Commission (chairman).
Public office: Selectman, Planning Board, Mass.
House 1977-78.
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WILLIAM GEORGE ROBINSON
10 Sunset Rd., Melrose, 28th Middlesex
District, Republican (Assistant Minority Leader).
Born: Boston, Mar. 10. 1926.
Education: Maiden and Boston public schools,
City College of New York, Boston University
Extension.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Lions Club, Maiden Chamber of
Commerce, Stoneham Lodge Sons of Italy,
Knights of Columbus, Moose, Holy Name
Society.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-78.
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275
RICHARD P. ROCHE
29 Standish St., Springfield,
16th Hampden District, Democrat.
Born: Atlantic City, N.J., Feb. 15, 1952.
Education: University of Dayton B.A., Universi-
ty of Mass. (Amherst), University of Conn.
Occupation: Financial and Public Relations
Consultant.
Organizations: Center for Technological Alter-
natives, D.Y.S. Monitoring Evaluation Board,
Valley Press Club, American Red Cross,
Citizens for Participation in Political Action,
B.S.S. Friends Assn., Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Hampden Co. Democratic Com-
mittee, Mass. House 1977-'78.
276
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A. DAVID RODHAM
665 Lowell St., Lynnfield, 17th Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Medford, Nov. 26, 1938.
Education: Wakefield High School, Huntington
Prep., University of Massachusetts.
Business: Retail Business.
Organizations: Rotary, Alleppo Shrine, Lynn-
field Lodge A.F.&A.M., Elks, Mass. and Essex
Co. Selectmen's Assn.
Public office: Selectman (6 yrs.), Parke Cemetery
Commission, Mass. House 1975-"78.
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277
ANDREW J. ROGERS, JR.
36 Ardmore Rd., Framingham, 57th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Framingham, May 6, 1944.
Education: Boston College, Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Legislator - Attorney.
Public office: School Committee, Democratic
Town Committee, Mass. House 1975-"78.
278
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FRANCIS E. ROGERS
1 1 Gordon Dr., Holyoke, 7th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Holyoke, July 18, 1932.
Education: Holyoke High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Elks, St. Patrick's Parade Com-
mittee, Blessed Sacrament Men's Club.
Public office: Democratic City Committee, Mass.
House 1975-'78.
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279
RICHARD A. ROGERS
98 South St., Westborough, 18th Worcester
District, Republican.
Born: Northampton, July 8, 1930.
Education: West Springfield Public School
System, American International College,
Northeastern University.
Business: President-Treasurer F& H Transporta-
tion Co.
Organizations: Worcester Traffic Assn.,
Wachusett Traffic Club, Delta Nu Alpha
Transportation Fraternity, Worcester Area
Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Siloam
Lodge A.F.&A.M., Conn. Valley Consistory,
U.S. Power Squadron, AOPA.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
280
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ROBERT J. ROHAN
15 Alderman St., Holyoke, 8th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Holyoke, Aug. 15, 1921.
Education: Holyoke High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Elks, Knights of Columbus,
American Legion, St. Patrick's Parade Com-
mittee, Western Mass. Planning Council, Boys'
Club, U.C.T.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
HOUSE
281
J. MICHAEL Rl ANE
19 Nursery St., Salem, 9th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Salem. Dec. 10, 1927.
Education: St. Mary's Boys High (Lynn).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Lafayette Assn., Moose, Polish
Legion American Veterans.
Public office: City Council 1970-75, Mass.
House 1975-78.
282
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JOHN RUCHO
927 Main St., Worcester, 24th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Providence. R.I.. Nov. 11, 1922.
Education: Worcester Public Schools, Becker Jr.
College. Simmonds School of Floral Designs.
Business: Jeweler.
Organizations: Elks. Boy's Club Alumni Assn.
(director), American Legion.
Public office: Commissioner of Hope Cemetery,
Mass. House 1973-78.
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283
ALFRED SAGGESE, JR.
95 Loring Rd., Winthrop, 30th Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Winthrop, Nov. 21, 1946.
Education: Winthrop High School, University of
Massachusetts B.A. '68 (Amherst), Suffolk
Univeristy Law School J.D. 71.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, East
Boston - Winthrop Bar Assn., Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Former Assistant District At-
torney, Mass. House 1975-78.
284
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SHERMAN W. SALTMARSH, JR.
154 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, 27th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Winchester, April 27, 1929.
Education: Winchester Public Schools, Win-
chester High School, Kimball Union Acad-
emy '49, Boston College '53.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: K of C, V.F.W., Aberjona Post,
Mass. Selectmen's Assn., The Hundred Club of
Mass., Boston College Varsity Club, The Blue
Chips of Boston College, Gridiron Club of
Greater Boston.
Public office: Town Meeting Member 1956 -
present, Board of Selectmen 1959-'62, 1969-72
(chairman 1961 -'62), MBTA Advisory Board
1964 - present, Mass. House 1975-,78.
HOUSE
285
ANGELO M. SCACCIA
59 Readville St., Boston (Readville),
22nd Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 29, 1942.
Education: Boston Latin School, Boston College
B.S., Suffolk Law School J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: V.F.W., Knights of Columbus,
Mental Health Assn., American Legion,
People's Task Force, Southwest Boston
Community Services.
Public office: Mass. House 1 973-78.
286
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JOSEPH S. SCELSI
21 Daniels Ave., Pittsfield. 5th Berkshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Pittsfield. June 4. 1915.
Education: Pittsfield High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: ham Lodge Order Sons of Italy,
United Commercial Travelers, Holy Name
Society.
Public office: City Council (14 yrs., president 8
yrs.), Mass. House 1973-"78.
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287
ANTHONY M. SCIBELLI
200 Maple St., Springfield, 15th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield.
Education: Cathedral High School.
Business: Real estate.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Elks.
Eagles, Sons of Italy, Ludlow Country Club.
Public office: City Council ( 12 yrs.), Mass. House
1951-78.
288
HOUSE
JAMES SEGEL
41 Ackers Ave., Brookline, 20th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Philadelphia, Pa., June 29, 1945.
Education: Brookline public schools, Harvard
College B.A. '67, Boston College Law School
J.D. 72, J.F.K. School of Government M.P.A.
76.
Profession: Lawyer - Legislator.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Demo-
cratic Town Committee, Park and Recreation
Commissioner, Mass. House 1973-78.
HOUSE
289
JOSEPH J. SEMENSI
22 Tileston Rd., Randolph. 10th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Randolph, Mar. 6, 1923.
Education: Randolph public schools.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, AMVETS,
Elks, American Legion, Lions, Norfolk Coun-
ty Selectmen's Assn., Randolph Veterans
Council.
Public office: Selectman, Town Meeting Mem-
ber, School Committee, Board of Public
Welfare, Stetson School Fund (trustee),
Democratic Town Committee, Mass. House
1967-78.
290
HOUSE
EMANUEL G. SERRA
230 Orient Ave., Boston (East Boston),
1st Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 12, 1945.
Education: Boston Technical High School,
Boston University B.S.
Profession: Educator.
Organizations: Orient Heights Betterment Assn.
(president). National Honor Society (asst.
director), AFL-CIO Local 66 (representative).
Public office: Democratic Ward Committee
1968-72, Mass. House 1971-78.
HOUSE
29
WILLIAM G. SHAUGHNESSY
18 Mishawum Rd., Woburn,
29th Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Woburn, July 10, 1918.
Education: Woburn High School, Bentley
School of Accounting and Finance.
Business: President of Wells Package Store, Inc. -
Accountant.
Organizations: Rotary, American Legion,
Knights of Columbus (St. Pius X Gen.
Assembly - 4th degree).
Public office: School Committee 1948-'51, City
Council 1954-'55, Mayor 1956-'60, Mass.
House 1975-78.
292
HOUSE
C. VINCENT SHEA
123 Granite St., Worcester, 25th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, Nov. 20, 1916.
Education: St. John's Preparatory School,
College of the Holy Cross.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, American
Legion, Holy Name Society, Elks, YMCA,
Emerald Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Italo-American Professional Business Men's
Club, Polish Naturalization Independent Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-78.
HOUSE
293
PHILIP L. SHEA
130 West View Rd., Lowell, 45th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, Oct. 19, 1941.
Education: Lowell Schools, Lowell High School,
Bentlev College of Accounting and Finance
'62.
Profession: Tax accountant.
Organization: Elks.
Public office: City Council 1970-73 (vice chair-
man 1970-71), Mass. House 1973-78.
294
HOUSE
JAMES A. SHEETS
926 Furnace Brook Pkwy., Quincy, 4th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Jerome, Pa., June 3, 1935.
Education: East Bethlehem Prep. High School
(Fredericktown, Pa.), Eastern Nazarene
College A.B. & TH.B., Clark University M.A.,
University of Pittsburgh.
Profession: College instructor.
Organizations: National and Quincy Education
Assns., Mass. Teachers Assn., Quincy Citizens
Assn.
Public office: City Council 1974 - present, Mass.
House 1975-78.
HOUSE
295
EDWARD SHORTELL
48 Green River Rd., Greenfield, 2nd Franklin
District, Republican.
Born: Seymour, Conn., Aug. 21, 1916.
Education: Greenfield High School,
Northeastern University.
Business: Manufacturer.
Organizations: Holy Trinity Church, Salvation
Army, Greenfield Savings Bank, Greenfield
Country Club, American Legion.
Public office: Housing Authority, Town Meeting
Member, Mass. House 1973-78.
296
HOUSE
RICHARD R. SILVA
13 Old Ford Rd., Gloucester, 1st Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Gloucester, March 13, 1922.
Education: Gloucester public schools. Courses at
North Shore Community College.
Occupation: Serviceman - Mass. Electric Co.
Organizations: Gloucester Fraternity Club, Elks,
Gloucester Little League (director), Fishtown
Horribles Parade Committee, Addison Gilbert
Hospital (director). Sawyer Free Library
(director).
Public office: School Committee (7 yrs., 3 yrs.
vice-chairman). Youth Program Commission
(chairman 4 yrs.), Mass. House 1971-78.
o
HOUSE
297
THOMAS G. SIMONS
Taylor Hill Rd., Montague, 3rd Franklin
District, Republican (Minority Whip).
Born: Gardner, Jan. 21, 1942.
Education: Turners Falls High School, Universi-
ty of Massachusetts '63, St. John's University
School of Law '66.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American, Mass., and Franklin
County Bar Assns., Farren Memorial Hospital
(incorporator), Franklin Savings Institution
(incorporator).
Public office: School Committee, Mass. House
1971-78.
298
HOUSE
JAMES E. SMITH
38 Gateway Lane, Lynn, 22nd Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Lynn, Sept. 3, 1946.
Education: Lynn public schools. University of
Massachusetts at Boston A.B., John F.
Kennedy School of Government-Harvard Uni-
versity MP. A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1971 -'78.
HOUSE
299
GEORGE R. SPRAGUE
200 Lake St., Sherborn, 59th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Newton, June 19, 1938.
Education: Milton Academy '56, Harvard Col-
lege '60, Boston University Law School '64.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Mass. and Boston Bar Assns.
Public office: Asst. Atty. Gen. 1967-'69, Div.
Conservation Services - Dept. of Nat. Res.
(director) 1969-71, Planning Board 1970-
present, School Building Committee (chair-
man) 1969-74, Republican Town Committee
(chairman) 1968-present, Mass. House 1973-
78.
300
HOISE
WILLIAM F. STANLEY
52 Derby St., Waltham, 15th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Waltham, June 25, 1937.
Education: Waltham Public Schools.
Organization: Moose.
Public office: City Council 1975 - present, Mass.
House 1977-78.
HOUSE
30
CAROLINE J. STOUFFER
7 Howard Rd., Hingham, 1st Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: New York City, April 5, 1933.
Education: Pelham Manor public schools (N.Y.),
Middlebury College B.A.
Profession: Legislator - Musician.
Organizations: AAUW, AGMA, CLUM, CP-
PAX, LWV, South Shore East Area Board for
Mental Health & Retardation, Governor's
Commission on the Status of Women, Trustees
of Reservations.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee
1972-"79, Democratic National Convention
1972, Mass. House 1977-78.
302
HOUSE
GREGORY WILLIAM SULLIVAN
41 Howard St., Norwood, 17th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Portsmouth. Va., Jan. 29. 1952.
Education: Norwood Public Schools, Xaverian
High School. Harvard College A.B.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
HOISE
303
KAREN SWANSON
237 Menlo St., Brockton, 14th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, Jan. 15, 1954.
Education: University of Massachusetts (Bos-
ton) B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
304
HOUSE
DAVID J. SWARTZ
4 Arlington Place. Haverhill. 16th Essex
District. Democrat.
Born: Haverhill. April 2. 1931.
Education: St. James High School. Providence
College B. A. '52, Harvard Law School J. D. '55.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Harvard Club, Elks, Merrimac
Town Improvement Society.
Public office: Courthouse Building Committee,
Merrimac By-Laws Revision Committee
(chairman), Mass. House 1975-78.
HOUSE
305
ROYALL H. SWITZLER
18 Lexington Rd., Wellesley, 15th Norfolk
District, Republican.
Born: Boston, Sept. 27, 1938.
Education: Wellesley High School, Cushing
Academy, Northeastern University.
Business: Real estate broker.
Organizations: Jaycees (former state pres. and
nat. vice-pres), Kiwanis, Boosters, Wellesley
Club, Churchman's League, Mass. Mental
Health & Mental Retardation Trust, Wellesley
Red Cross (B.D.), United Way of Mass. Bay
B.D.), N.E. Univ. Alumni, Mid'sex Club, Nat.,
Mass. and Gr. Boston Real Estate Boards.
Public office: Republican Town Committee (14
yrs.), Mass. House 1973-74, 1977-78.
306
HOUSE
ROBERT S. TEAHAN
697 Washington St., Whitman, 9th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Holyoke, Mar. 1, 1921.
Education: St. Anselm's College (2 yrs),
Bridgewater State College B.S. Ed. '49, M.Ed.
'51, Advanced Graduate Studies - Boston
University and Bridgewater State College.
Profession: Teacher - Football coach.
Organizations: Am. Assn. of Health Recreation
and Physical Ed., Am. Football Coaches
Assn., V.F.W., Kiwanis, Plymouth Co. Dem.
League.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Mass. House 1975-78.
HOUSE
307
THEODORE J. TRUDEAU
19 Pearl Lane, Wilbraham, 10th Hampden
District, Republican.
Born: Hillsgrove, R.I., Jan. 22, 1916.
Education: Worcester Schools, Western New
England College (evening division). Army
Management Engineering Training Agency.
Profession: Industrial engineer.
Organizations: American Institute of Industrial
Engineers, Knights of Columbus, Lincoln
Society of Hampden County.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Police Commissioner 1965-72, Civil Defense
(chief warden) 1953-'60, Mass. House 1973-78.
308
HOUSE
PETER A, VELIS
10 McKinley Ter., Westfield, 5th Hampden
District, Republican.
Born: Springfield, Oct. 8, 1942.
Education: Boston University B.S. '65, Suffolk
University Law School J.D. '68.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American, Mass., Hampden Co.,
and Westfield Bar Assns., Kiwanis, Moose,
Eagles, Western Hampden Historical Society.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-"78.
HOISE
309
ROBERT A. VIGNEAU
5 Elm Ave., Burlington, 34th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Dorchester), Nov. 4, 1920.
Education: Burlington public schools, Lexington
High School, Northeastern University.
Profession: Public Accountant and Legislator.
Organizations: Disabled American Veterans,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion,
Amputee Veterans Assn., Knights of Colum-
bus (Burlington Assembly Fourth Degree).
Public office: Board of Selectmen 1946-'47, 1964-
'69, Mass. House 1969-78.
310
HOUSE
CARLTON M. VIVEIROS
342 Sprague St., Fall River, 11th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Dec. 4, 1938.
Education: Durfee High School, Bristol Com-
munity College, Roger Williams College.
Organizations: All American Club, Santo
Christo, Corky Row Club, Fall River Sports,
Liberal Club, Trinadade Club.
Public office: Democratic State Committeeman,
Mass. House 1971-78.
U. S. HOUSE
311
RICHARD A. VOKE
60 Garland St., Chelsea, 31st Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Chelsea, Dec. 2, 1947.
Education: Chelsea public schools, Suffolk
University, Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-78.
312
HOUSE
MAX VOLTERRA
65 Locust St., Attleboro, 17th Bristol District,
Democrat.
Born: Milano, Italy, Jan. 7, 1936.
Education: Attleboro High School, Brown Uni-
versity '57, George Washington University Law
School '62.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: B'nai BVith, Civil Liberties
Union, Mass. and Boston Bar Assns., 4th
District Court Bar Assn.
Public office: Attleboro-Foxborough Area Men-
tal Health Board, City Council, City Solicitor,
Democratic National Convention (delegate
1972), Mass. House 1971-78.
HOUSE
313
HENRY A. WALKER
258 Main St., Salisbury, 13th Essex District,
Republican.
Born: Greenfield, Dec. 7, 1919.
Education: Newburyport High School, School of
Practical Art.
Occupation: Sales manager - Dana Corp.
Organization: Essex Club (director).
Public office: Selectman 1958-'67, Mass. House
1973-78.
314
HOUSE
RICHARD L. WALSH
15 Rambler Rd., Boston (Jamaica Plain),
12th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Jamaica Plain), July 26, 1948.
Education: Catholic Memorial High School,
Boston College B.A. '70, Boston College Law
School J.D. 73.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. and Boston Bar Assns.,
Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-,78.
HOUSE
315
NORMAN S. WEINBERG
33 Wade St., Boston (Brighton),
25th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 23, 1919.
Education: Boston public schools, William &
Mary College, Boston University Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, American Legion, Jewish War Veterans,
West End House, Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity,
Temple Bnai Moshe, Temple Kadimah, Big
Brother Assn., AFAM, K. of P., Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1953-78.
316
HOUSE
BRUCE E. WETHERBEE
42 Wheeler St.. Pepperell, 50th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Concord, Sept. 1. 1950.
Education: Westford Public Schools, Xavier
High School (Concord).
Occupation: Printer, Carpenter.
Organizations: Nashoba Conservation Trust
(past president), Mass. Selectmans Assn.,
Council for Aging (president), Jaycees.
Public office: Selectman (present), Northern
Middlesex Area Commission (secretary), Mass.
House 1975-78.
HOUSE
317
THOMAS P. WHITE
32 Richmond Ave., Worcester, 20th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, Aug. 27, 1950.
Education: Worcester Public Schools, St. Peter's
High School, University of Massachusetts
(Amherst) '72, Attended New England School
of Law.
Occupation: Manager of Tom's Liquor Store.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, University
of Mass. Alumni Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-78.
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318
HOUSE
W. PAUL WHITE
215 Neponset Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
19th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, July 7, 1945.
Educationist. Mark's Grammar, Boston College
High School, Boston College A.B. '67, State
Un. of New York M.A. '69, Suffolk Law
School J.D. 73.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Popes Hill Neighborhood Assn.,
Cedar Grove and Codman Square Civic
Assns., K of C, AM VETS, McKeon Post, Am.
Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Dorchester
Day Committee (trustee), Society of Friendly
Sons of St. Patrick of Boston (charter
member), Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-' "?.
HOUSE
319
A. JAMES WHITNEY
Dudley Hill, Dudley, 6th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, April 15, 1943.
Education: Clark University A.B., Suffolk Law
School J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Elks, American, Mass. and
Southern Worcester Bar Assns., American
Judicature Society.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Moderator, Planning Board, Central Mass.
Regional Planning Commission, Mass. House
1977-78.
320
HOUSE
FRANCIS H. WOODWARD
66 Harvard St., Walpole, 18th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, March 17, 1939.
Education: Boston public schools, Newman
Preparatory School, Dean Junior College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Walpole Red Cross (chairman),
Walpole Youth Hockey Coach, SME Fund-
raising (chairman), Boy Scouts of America.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Town Meeting Member, Mass. House 1977-
78.
OFFICERS and EMPLOYEES
of the
EXECUTIVE
and
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENTS
324
COUNCIL
DOMINIC J. BIANCULLI
7 Wedmore St., Dorchester.
Administrative Secretary to the
Governor's Council.
Born: Worcester, November 4, 1918.
Education: Boston Public Schools; Special
Courses, Harvard University.
Profession: Administrator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Past
National Commander, Americal Div. Vets.;
American Legion; VFW; Disabled Veterans.
Public office: Administrative Secretary to the
Governor's Council 1947-'78.
SENATE
325
EDWARD B. O'NEILL
35 Larchmont Lane, Hanover.
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Boston, December 24, 1943.
Education: Boston public schools; Mission High
School; Suffolk University.
Public office: Administrative Assistant to Senate
Clerk and Parliamentarian 1963-'73; Clerk of
the Senate (Acting) 1974; Clerk of the Senate
1975-78.
326
SENATE
ALICE T. POWERS
158 M St., Boston (South).
Assistant Clerk of the Senate.
Education: High School of Commerce (Wor-
cester); Burdett College.
Public office: Secretary to the Senate Clerk and
Parliamentarian 1962-71; Second Assistant
Clerk of the Senate 1971-73; Assistant Clerk of
the Senate 1974-78.
SENATE
327
PHILIP M. ANGELLIS
198 Boylston St., Watertown.
Second Assistant
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Quincy, Jan. 10, 1948.
Education: Quincy and Braintree public schools;
Archbishop Williams High School; University
of Mass. — Boston; Suffolk University.
Public office: Data Processing Clerk - Senate
1970-,72; Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk
1973-,76; Second Assistant Clerk of the Senate
1977-78.
328
SENATE
AUGUSTINE J. TOOMEY
1 Lincoln Rd., Salem.
Administrative Assistant to the
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Salem, Feb. 9, 1911.
Education: St. James School, Salem; St. John's
Preparatory School, Danvers.
Public office: Salem City Clerk 1941-74; Presi-
dent, Mass. City Clerk's Association 1955-'57;
Chairman, Legislative Committee, National
Institute of City and Town Clerk's 1951-'52;
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk of the
Senate 1975-78.
SENATE
329
FRED E. DAY, JR.
21 Belmont St., Lowell.
First Clerical Assistant to the
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Woburn, January 13, 1928.
Education: Keith Academy, Lowell; Merrimack
College B.S. '53.
Public office: Secretary to the Clerk of the Senate
1974-"76; Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the
Senate 1977-78.
330
SENATE
DOUGLAS C. BOYER
6 Freedom Rd., Woburn.
Calendar Clerk, Office
of the Senate Clerk.
Born: Somerville, August 31, 1951.
Education: St. Mary's High School, Cambridge.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk
1971 -'72; Data Processing Clerk in Office of
Senate Clerk 1973-76; Calendar Clerk 1977-
78.
SENATE
331
WILLIAM F. WELCH
1 1 Pheasant Circle, Milford.
Second Clerical Assistant to the
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Framingham, October 15, 1949.
Education: Millis public schools; Marian High
School; St. Joseph's College (Pa.); New
England School of Law, J.D.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk
1973-78.
332
SENATE
FRANCIS T. NORTON, JR.
20 Tingley Circle, Braintree.
Reproduction Supervisor,
Office of the Senate Clerk.
Born: May 26, 1938.
Education: Brookline High School; Newbury Jr.
College A.D.
Public office: Sergeant-at-Arms 1 959-70; Cleri-
cal Assistant to Senate Clerk 1971-76;
Reproduction Supervisor 1977-78.
SENATE
333
JAMES M. PROCTOR
126 Sylvester St., Lawrence.
Data Processing Clerk,
Office of the Senate Clerk.
Born: Brookline, March 22, 1953.
Education: Christopher Columbus High School;
University of Massachusetts - Amherst.
Public office: Clerical Assistant 1975-'76; Data
Processing Clerk 1977-78.
334
SENATE
PATRICK F. SCANLON
17 Dunlap St., Salem.
Third Clerical Assistant to
the Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Salem, December 2, 1951.
Education: Salem High School; St. AnselnVs
College B.A.; Suffolk University.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the Senate 1977-78.
SENATE
335
ANNE D. SWEETNAM
122 Bowdoin St., Boston.
Chief Clerk — Legislative
Engrossing Division.
Born: June 3, 1944.
Education: St. Columbkille High School,
Brighton; Bryant and Stratton Business
College.
Public office: Legislative Engrossing Division,
Secretary of State 1962-71; Legislative
Engrossing Division 197 1-78.
336
SENATE
RT. REV. MSGR.
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN
9 Damon Rd., Scituate.
Chaplain of the Senate.
Born: Boston, Dec. 17, 1910.
Education: English High School; Boston College
'33; St. John's Seminary '38.
Organizations: State Chaplain, Knights of
Columbus.
Public office: Chaplain of the House of Repre-
sentatives 1955-'58; Chaplain of the Senate
1959-78.
SENATE
337
JAMES RICHARD McINTYRE
23 Sturtevant Rd., Quincy.
Senate Counsel.
Born: Quincy, May 25, 1930.
Education: Holy Cross College A.B.; Harvard
Law School LL.B.; Boston University M.A.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: City Council 1956-'59 (president
1958-'59); Mass. House 1959-'64; Mass. Senate
1965-'71 (Assistant Democratic Floor Leader
1971); Mayor 1966-71; Senate Counsel 1971-
'78.
338
SENATE
HYMAN B. SEGAL
81 Lovett Rd., Newton Centre.
Associate Senate Counsel.
Born: Boston, July 23, 1930.
Education: Boston English High School;
Northeastern University B.S. '53; Boston Uni-
versity Law School LL.B. '55.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Assistant to the Senate Counsel
1958-'71; Assistant Senate Counsel 1971;
Associate Senate Counsel 1972-78.
SENATE
339
GEORGE V. KENNEALLY, Jr.
4 Blackwell St., Boston (Dorchester).
Assistant Senate Counsel.
Born: Boston, Dec. 29, 1929.
Education: Boston English High School;
Northeastern University; Suffolk University
Law School LL.B. '56.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: AMVETS; American Legion;
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1957-'62; Mass.
Senate 1963-71; Ward 16 Democratic Com-
mittee; Assistant Senate Counsel 1972-'78.
340
SENATE
LEONARD C. ALKINS
563 W. Elm St., Brockton.
Administrative Assistant to
President of the Senate.
Born: August 18, 1944.
Education: Boston public schools; Northeastern
University.
Profession: Asst. Clerk of Courts, Boston
Juvenile Court.
Public office: Vice Chairman, Ward 14 Com-
mittee, Boston; Personal Aide to the Senate
Majority Leader 1 965-70; Legislative Assistant
to President of the Senate 1971-73; Ad-
ministrative Assistant to President of the Senate
1974-78.
SENATE
341
CHARLES L. POWERS
31 Mount Vernon St., Boston (Dorchester).
Clerk of the Senate
Committee on Rules.
342
HOUSE
WALLACE C. MILLS
568 Linwood Street, Abington.
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Born: New Brunswick, Canada, Jan. 28, 1920.
Education: Quincy public schools; Burdett
College.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House of Representatives 1947-'61; Assistant
Clerk of the House 1961-'68; Clerk of the
House 1969-78.
HOUSE
343
ROBERT E. MacQUEEN
101 Clarendon Street, Weymouth.
First Assistant Clerk of the
House of Representatives.
Born: Lynn, Jan. 2, 1935.
Education: Boston English High School; Boston
University; Suffolk University.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House 1961 -61; Second Assistant Clerk of the
House 1967-'68; First Assistant Clerk of the
House 1969-78.
344
HOUSE
ROBERT E. HERRICK
770 Boylston St., Boston.
Second Assistant Clerk of the House
of Representatives.
Born: Saco, Me., Feb. 6, 1935.
Education: St. Louis High School (Biddeford,
Me.), Bates College.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House 1961 -'68; Second Assistant Clerk of the
House 1969-78.
HOUSE
345
CLEMENT E. WALSH
130 Bowdoin St., Boston (Beacon Hill).
Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the House.
Born: Boston. April 10. 1930.
Education: St. Peter's School: High School of
Commerce; Hickox Secretarial School.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House 1950-78.
346
HOUSE
HARTLEY J. JOYCE
83 Ferrin St.. Boston (Charlestown).
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Born: Galway. Ireland. July 21. 1935.
Education: Sacred Heart High School, Cam-
bridge.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1967-78.
HOUSE
347
JAMES J. TWOMEY, JR.
1048 Main St., Maiden.
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Born: Boston, Oct. 1, 1944.
Education: Roslindale High School; Hickox
Secretarial School.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1969-78.
348
HOISE
MILDRED M. DONOVAN
184 Boston Ave.. Medford.
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Education: St. Mary's of the Annunication High
School (Cambridge). Bryant and Stratton
Business College.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1961-78.
HOUSE
349
STEVEN T. JAMES
9 Garnet Road, Billerica.
Data Processing Clerk —
House of Representatives.
Born: Winthrop, Sept. 5, 1946.
Public office: Data Processing Clerk
Representatives 1969-78.
House of
350
HOUSE
PAIL T. SULLIVAN
52 Weld Hill St.. Boston (Jamaica Plain).
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Born: Boston. Dec. 24. 1940.
Education: Cathedral High School; Boston
College.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1971-78.
HOUSE
351
REV. MSGR. GEORGE V. KERR
175 Ruggles Street, Roxbury.
Coordinator of Chaplains' Services
of the House of Representatives.
Born: Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 14, 1919.
Education: St. Mary's High School (Brookline).
Boston College, St. John's Seminary.
Occupation: St. Francis De Sales Parish (Pastor).
Organizations: Caritas Guild, Cecilian Guild.
Boston Press Photographer's Guild.
Public office: Chaplain of the House of Represen-
tatives 1959-78.
352
HOUSE
PETER O NEILL
141 Sea Street, Quincy.
Born: Quincy.
Education: Quincy Junior College, Suffolk Uni-
versity B.A. in'Government, M.A. in Public
Administration.
Profession: Clerk of the House Committee on
Rules and Secretary to the Speaker.
HOUSE
353
THOMAS M. RAFTERY
15 Edgemere Road, Lynn.
Chief Administrative Assistant
to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
Horn: Lynn.
Occupation: Director of Statistics.
354
HOUSE
JOHN F. DONOVAN, Jr.
284 Washington Ave., Chelsea.
Counsel to the House of Representatives.
Education: Maiden Catholic High School.
College of the Holy Cross. Boston College Law
School, J.D.
Public office: Mass. House 1963-'68, Counsel to
the House of Representatives 1973-78.
HOUSE
355
WILFRED E. BALTHAZAR
41 Grove Street, Hudson
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Born: Hudson.
Education: Hudson High School, Suffolk Law
School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Selectman Town of Hudson 1951-
'67; Mass. House 1965-76; Assistant Counsel
to the House of Representatives 1977-78.
356
HOUSE
DANIEL WILLIAM CARNEY
18 Farwell Ave., Boston.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Education: Suffolk University, Suffolk Law
School, J.D.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Asst. Corporation Counsel of
Boston, Asst. Attorney General, Mass. House
1963-72, Asst. Counsel to the House of
Representatives 1973-78.
HOUSE
357
EDWARD J. DEVER, JR.
46 Salisbury St., Winchester.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Born: Cambridge.
Education: Williams College, A.B. '58, Boston
College Law School LL.B. '61.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-72, Assistant
Counsel to the House of Representatives 1973-
78.
358
HOUSE
PAUL C. MENTON
100 Robbins Rd.. Watertown.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Born: Cambridge.
Education: Suffolk
School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Mass
University, Suffolk Law-
House 1959-72, Assistant
Counsel to the House of Representatives 1973-
'78.
LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN
359
GODFREY G. TORREY
28 South Main St., Topsfield.
Editor, Legislative Bulletin and Daily List.
Born: Newburyport, September 21, 1911.
Education: Newburyport High School; Burdett
College.
Public office: Legislative Employee 1930-'39;
Clerical Assistant, Clerk of the House 1940-'41 ;
Chairman, Topsfield Planning Board (10
years); Masconomet Regional School Com-
mittee; Editor, Legislative Bulletin 1942-78.
360
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
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DANIEL M. O'SULLIVAN
124 Elm Ave., Quincy.
Director of Legislative Research Bureau.
Born: August 17, 1921.
Education: St. Peter's School; B.C. High; Boston
College; Boston College Law School.
Public office: Mass. House 1953-'60.
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH 361
ROBERT D. WEBB
75 Sagamore Avenue, Medford.
Assistant Director,
Legislative Research Bureau.
Born: Medford, June 15, 1926.
Education: Reading High School; Merrimack
College A.B.; New England School of Law
J.D.
Profession: Lawyer and Researcher.
Organizations: Massachusetts Bar Association;
Disabled American Veterans.
Public office: Assistant Director, Legislative
Research Bureau.
362
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
CHARLES M. McGOWAN
403 Highland St., Dedham.
Sergeant-at-Arms.
Born: Boston, Nov. 13, 1923.
Education: Boston public schools, Northeastern
University.
Organizations: American Legion; Knights of
Columbus; Norfolk County Selectmen's Assn.;
Mass. Legislator's Assn.
Public office: Selectman (6 yrs.); Mass. House
1969-75; Sergeant-at-Arms 1976-78.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS 363
GEORGE C. McDERMOTT
37 South St., Medford.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives.
STANLEY M. MOTYKA
Lee Circle, Billerica.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives.
364
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
JAMES A. DONLAN
59 Francine Rd., Braintree.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate.
GEORGE STEWARD DANIELSON, Jr.
200 Beale Rd., Waltham.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate.