James E. Dunne | |
|---|---|
| 27th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
| In office January 1927 – January 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph H. Gainer |
| Succeeded by | John F. Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1882 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | February 28, 1942 (aged 59) |
| Resting place | St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket RI |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Genevieve Rita Rawdon |
| Parent(s) | James Dunne and Mary Ellen Reed |
| Residence(s) | Riverview, a neighborhood in Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Grocer; oil and chemical business; politician |
James Edward Dunne (October 3, 1882 – February 28, 1942)[1] was mayor of Providence, Rhode Island for twelve years (six two-year terms), from January 1927 to January 1939. He was mayor during both the Great Depression and the Hurricane of 1938.