Background
Bilafer, John Joseph was born on February 1, 1932 in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States.
Bilafer, John Joseph was born on February 1, 1932 in Arlington, Massachusetts, United States.
AB, Harvard College, 1954. Juris Doctor, Boston College, 1959.
Law clerk 1st District Court of Southern Middlesex, Massachusetts, 1959—1960. Practice of law Arlington, 1960—1972. Treasurer investment officer for trust and pension funds Town of Arlington, since 1972.
Board directors Eastern Tool & Stamping Company Inc., Saugus, Massachusetts. With United States Navy, 1954-1956, lieutenant Commander Reserve United States Navy, retired.
Member Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, since 1976. Member town meeting Town of Arlington, 1961—1973, member board selectmen, 1964—1982, chairman, 1968. Member of Municipal Finance Officers United States and Canada, Harvard Club.
Son of Christopher (Stepmother) and Rose Mary (Susnar) Bilafer. Married Elizabeth May Russell, November 27, 1965. Children: Stephen Michael, Mary Ellen.