Frederick C. Langone | |
|---|---|
 Langone in the 1960s | |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1966–1966 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Tierney |
| Succeeded by | Barry T. Hynes |
| Member of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1973–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Moakley |
| In office 1964–1971 | |
| In office 1961–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1921[1] North End, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2001 (aged 79) North End, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery Malden, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Aurora (Gatto) Langone |
| Children | Barbara, Lorraine |
| Alma mater | Boston University Boston University School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer Politician |
Frederick Charles Langone (October 31, 1921 – June 25, 2001) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1961 to 1971 and from 1973 to 1983. He was Council President in 1966. Langone, unofficially dubbed the mayor of the North End, was known as a defender of the "common guy" and an opponent of gentrification, as well as a budget expert who was extremely knowledgeable about the workings of city government. He was also known for his colorful personality.[2][3]
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- ^ Long, Tom (June 26, 2001). "Frederick C. Langone, at 79; Colorful Boston Councilor". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
'Fred was a charismatic city councilor who consistently fought on the side of the common guy, the guy in the neighborhood,' Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said in a statement yesterday.
- ^ "Langone: 20 years' work for city he loves". The Boston Globe. 21 September 1983. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
His championing the cause of the elderly and the underdog is well known.