Patrick F. McDonough

Patrick F. McDonough (died June 20, 2001 in Plymouth, New Hampshire^[1]) was a police officer, attorney, and politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1956–64, 1966–70, and 1972–82. He was the Council President in 1958, 1961, 1973, and 1981.

Preceded byChristopher A. Iannella

Succeeded byChristopher A. Iannella

Preceded byGabriel Piemonte

Succeeded byGerald O'Leary

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Patrick F. McDonough
McDonough in the 1960s
President of the Boston City Council
In office 1981
Preceded by	Christopher A. Iannella
Succeeded by	Christopher A. Iannella
In office 1973
Preceded by	Gabriel Piemonte
Succeeded by	Gerald O'Leary
In office 1961
Preceded by	Edward F. McLaughlin Jr.
Succeeded by	Christopher A. Iannella
In office 1958
Preceded by	William J. Foley Jr.
Succeeded by	Edward F. McLaughlin Jr.
Member of the Boston City Council
In office 1956–1982
Boston City Clerk
In office 1990–1995
Preceded by	John P. Campbell
Succeeded by	Rosaria Salerno
Personal details
Born	Connemara, Ireland
Died	(2001-06-20)June 20, 2001 Plymouth, New Hampshire, U.S.
Relatives	John J. McDonough (brother)
Occupation	Police officer, attorney, politician

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After leaving the city council, McDonough served as assistant city clerk from 1983^[2] to 1990^[3] and city clerk from 1990^[3] to 1995.

McDonough was an unsuccessful candidate for Suffolk County Register of Deeds in 1958,^[4] Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver-General in 1960,^[5] Mayor of Boston in 1963, and United States Representative from Massachusetts's 11th congressional district in 1978.

McDonough was the brother of Boston School Committee member John J. McDonough.