Background
Donnelly, John Patrick was born on February 8, 1919 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Stephen J. and Margaret M. (Gavin) Donnelly.
Donnelly, John Patrick was born on February 8, 1919 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Stephen J. and Margaret M. (Gavin) Donnelly.
Student, Boston University, 1938—1939. Juris Doctor, Suffolk University, 1943.
Practice law, Malden, Massachusetts, 1946—1980. City solicitor, 1980. Justice Commonwealth Massachusetts District Court, from 1980.
General counsel Massachusetts Mayors Association, 1965—1974. Alderman Malden, 1955—1957. Mayor, 1959—1960; trustee Malden Public Library., from 1983.
Member of Massachusetts Bar Association (board delegations 1974-1975), Middlesex County Bar Association (president 1975, treasurer 1975-1980).
Married Hazel M. Fiske, April 13, 1941. Children: Dennis M., John Patrick, Margaret.