Edward_G._Connolly

Edward G. Connolly

Edward G. Connolly

American politician

Edward G. "Sonny" Connolly (August 22, 1928 – May 25, 2006) was an American politician who was Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 28th Middlesex District, Preceded by ...

Early life

Connolly was born on 22 August 1928 in Everett. He attended Everett public schools, Boston University, and Boston State College.[1]

Political career

Connolly was a member of the Everett Common Council for 21 years and was the body's president for one. He then served on the board of aldermen for nine years and was president for two years.[1] From 1979 to 1986 he was Everett's mayor.[2]

In 1990 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, a position he held until his death on 25 May 2006.[1][3] His funeral was held on Wednesday, 31 May 2006.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1991-1992. p. 111.
  2. [2]
    "Mayors of the City of Everett". Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  3. [3]
    Johnson, O'Ryan (May 26, 2006). "'Sorely missed': Everett rep Connolly dead at 77". Boston Herald.
  4. [4]
    "Edward G. Connolly". Boston Herald. 2006-05-31. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
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