Background
McNamara, Edward Howard was born on September 21, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Andrew Kursina and Ellen Gertrude (Bennett) McNamara.
County Executive mayor of Livonia
McNamara, Edward Howard was born on September 21, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Andrew Kursina and Ellen Gertrude (Bennett) McNamara.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Detroit, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Madonna College, 1982.
He is probably best known for overseeing the $1.6 billion expansion of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The expansion included two new runways and the new Edward H. McNamara Terminal, which was named in his honor. McNamara was mentor to many leading Democrats, including Government.
Jennifer Granholm, who was Wayne County corporation Counsel under McNamara, prior to becoming Michigan Attorney General and later being elected as Michigan Governor.
McNamara died on February 19, 2006.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Married Lucille Yvonne Martin, June 26, 1948. Children— Colleen, Michael, Nancy, Kevin, Terence.