John R. Buckley

John R. "Jack" Buckley (January 1, 1932 – January 21, 2020) was an American politician who served as Massachusetts Secretary of Administration and Finance from 1975 to 1979, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1965 to 1975, and Abington, Massachusetts Town Treasurer from 1961 to 1965.[2] He was a candidate for state Democratic party chairman in 1971, but lost to State Treasurer Robert Q. Crane.

John R. Buckley
Massachusetts Secretary of Administration and Finance
In office
1975–1979
GovernorMichael Dukakis
Preceded byDavid Marchand
Succeeded byEdward Hanley
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 3rd Plymouth District
In office
1965–1975
Preceded byAlfred Shrigley
Succeeded byGeorge Chester Young
Personal details
Born(1932-01-01)January 1, 1932
Rockland, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 21, 2020(2020-01-21) (aged 88)[1]
Abington, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceAbington, Massachusetts
Alma materHarvard College

His son John R. Buckley, Jr. is the Plymouth County, Massachusetts Register of Deeds.[3]

References
  1. Quealy & Son Funeral Home: John R. Buckley
  2. 1975-1976 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  3. "Who's Who". Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. Archived from the original on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
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