Joseph A. Doorley Jr.
American politician (1930–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Aloysius Doorley Jr. (October 12, 1930 – July 31, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1965 to 1975. At the time of his election, he was the youngest mayor in the city's history. Doorley served as mayor during a time of economic decline and civil unrest.
Quick Facts 31st Mayor of Providence, Preceded by ...
Joseph A. Doorley Jr. | |
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31st Mayor of Providence | |
In office January 5, 1965 – January 6, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Walter H. Reynolds |
Succeeded by | Vincent A. Cianci Jr. |
Member of the Providence City Council | |
In office January 1963 – January 5, 1965 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Aloysius Doorley Jr. (1930-10-12)October 12, 1930 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 2022(2022-07-31) (aged 91) Narragansett, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Claire Walsh
(m. 1953, divorced)Marilyn Joan Donnelly
(died 2010) |
Children | 6 |
Education | |
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