Background
Collins, John Frederick was born on July 20, 1919 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frederick B. and Margaret (Mellyn) Collins.
Collins, John Frederick was born on July 20, 1919 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frederick B. and Margaret (Mellyn) Collins.
Bachelor of Laws cum laude, Suffolk University, 1941.
Private practice, Boston, since 1941. Member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1947-1950. Member Massachusetts Senate, 1950-1954.
Councilman City of Boston, 1956. Suffolk Register of Probate, 1957-1959. Mayor City of Boston, 1960-1967.
Served from private to captain United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Boston Bar Association, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Knights of Columbus, Eagles.
Married Mary P. Cunniff, September 6, 1947. Children: Mary P., John Frederick, Thomas, Margaret.