Francis Roache | |
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![]() Roache as Commissioner of Police of Boston | |
Suffolk County Register of Deeds | |
In office 2002 – December 31, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Paul R. Tierney |
Succeeded by | Stephen J. Murphy |
Member of the Boston City Council | |
In office 1996–2002 | |
Preceded by | John A. Nucci |
Succeeded by | Felix D. Arroyo |
Boston Police Commissioner | |
In office March 13, 1985 – June 30, 1993 | |
Appointed by | Raymond Flynn |
Preceded by | Joseph M. Jordan |
Succeeded by | William Bratton |
Personal details | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | August 3, 1936
Died | December 17, 2018 | (aged 82)
Spouse | Barbara Campers |
Children | Barbara, Donna, Paula, Michael, and Lori |
Alma mater | Boston State College |
Occupation | Policeman and politician |
Military service | |
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Francis Michael Roache[1] (August 3, 1936 – December 17, 2018) was an American law enforcement officer and politician who served as the Boston Police Commissioner from 1985 to 1993. He was also a member of the Boston City Council from 1996 to 2002 and was Suffolk County Register of Deeds from 2002 to 2015.