Background
Donnelly,, Joseph Thomas was born on September 4, 1922 in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Thomas and Mabel (Grant) Donnelly.
Donnelly,, Joseph Thomas was born on September 4, 1922 in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Thomas and Mabel (Grant) Donnelly.
With Medford (Massachusetts) Fire Department, 1947—1980, lieutenant, 1961—1968, captain, 1968—1978, department chief in charge fire prevention and investigation, 1978—1980. Special agent Arson Detection Specialists Inc., Boston, from 1980. Fire consultant Tufts University, 1979.
Instructor fire and arson investigative courses. Served with United States Navy, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member of International Association Fire Fighters, Massachusetts Association Arson Investigators, National Association Arson Investigators, International Association Arson Investigators, American Society Safety Engineers.
Married Doris Patricia Morrissey, January 12, 1946. Children: Robert Grant, Susan Marie, Paul James.