Christopher A. Iannella

Christopher A. Iannella
Ianella, circa 1984-1987
President of the Boston City Council
In office
1988–1992
Preceded byBruce Bolling
Succeeded byDapper O'Neil
In office
1982
Preceded byPatrick F. McDonough
Succeeded byJoseph M. Tierney
In office
1980
Preceded byJoseph M. Tierney
Succeeded byPatrick F. McDonough
In office
1962
Preceded byPatrick F. McDonough
Succeeded byPeter F. Hines
Member of the Boston City Council
In office
1970–1992
Succeeded byBruce Bolling
In office
1958–1967
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1950–1957
Personal details
Born(1913-05-29)May 29, 1913
San Sossio Baronia, Italy
DiedSeptember 12, 1992(1992-09-12) (aged 79)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeWalnut Hill Cemetery
NationalityItalian-American
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseVirginia Nelson
Children4, including Christopher Jr. and Richard
Alma materBoston College (BA)
Harvard University (JD)
OccupationAttorney

Christopher A. Iannella (May 29, 1913 – September 12, 1992) was a member of the Boston City Council in Boston, Massachusetts, for 33 years, spanning the late 1950s until his death. He also served eight one-year terms as City Council president.