Background
O'Hare, Kathryn Petrone was born on February 20, 1948 in Providence. Daughter of Benjamin Victor and Hellen Stella (Olszowy) Petrone.
O'Hare, Kathryn Petrone was born on February 20, 1948 in Providence. Daughter of Benjamin Victor and Hellen Stella (Olszowy) Petrone.
Associate of Arts in English, Rhode Island Junior College, 1967. Bachelor in English and Education, Mount St. Joseph College, 1969. Master of Arts in English, Rhode Island College, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Rhode Island, 1989.
Instructor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1981-1988; instructor, C.C.R.I., 1981-1986; instructor, Bryant College, 1981-1988; instructor, Providence College, 1981-1988; director documents and publications Office Secretary State, State Rhode Island, Providence, 1986-1988; director press and publications, State Rhode Island, Providence, 1988-1990; director constituent affairs Office Governor, State Rhode Island, Providence, 1990-1992; mayor, Town West Warwick, Rhode Island, 1992-1994. Member Executive Board Rhode Island League Cities and Towns, 1992-1994, United States Conference Mayors, Washington, 1992-1994. Faculty advisor affinity pre-medical group BrownU., Providence, 1994-1996.
Board of directors Kent County Visiting Nurses, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1989-1995, Rhode Island Rape Crisis/Child Advocacy Center, Providence, since 1992, Big Brothers Rhode Island, Pawtucket, since 1992. Member Rhode Island Commission Women (honorary), Rhode Island Fisherman's Association (honorary, lifetime).
Married John Joseph O'Hare, April 18, 1970. Children: Jonathan, Tricia, Jason, Tara.