Edward G. Connolly

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.

Edward G. Connolly
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 28th Middlesex District
In office
2003–2006
Preceded byJarrett Barrios
Succeeded byStephen Stat Smith
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 20th Middlesex District
In office
1991–2003
Preceded byGeorge Keverian
Succeeded byPaul C. Casey
Mayor of
Everett, Massachusetts
In office
1979–1986
Preceded byWilliam A. Apruzzese (Acting)
Succeeded byJohn R. McCarthy
Personal details
BornAugust 22, 1928
Everett, Massachusetts
DiedMay 25, 2006 (aged 77)
Everett, Massachusetts
Resting placeGlenwood Cemetery
Everett, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBoston University
Boston State College
OccupationPublic Relations
Politician

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