Francis Roache | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 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 | August 3, 1936 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| 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 | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
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.
- ^ Quill, Ed (February 1, 1985). "Francis M. Roache—laid-back, yet 'tough'". The Boston Globe. p. 1. Retrieved December 18, 2018 – via newspapers.com.