Patrick J. McManus | |
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54th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts |
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In office 1992–2001 |
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Preceded by | Albert V. DiVirgilio |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Clancy, Jr. |
Majority | 3,708 (1991 election). |
Member of the Lynn, Massachusetts City Council |
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In office 1986 – 1992 |
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Personal details | |
Born | July 20, 1954 Lynn, Massachusetts |
Died | July 10, 2009 Lynn, Massachusetts |
(aged 54)
Nationality | American |
Spouse(s) | Debra Dorgan |
Children | Laura E. Christensen; YiYi S. McManus; Susannah D. McManus; Marni N. McManus; John R. McManus. |
Parents | Kathryn “Kay’’ (Gainey) McManus and Robert A. McManus |
Alma mater |
Lynn English High School, 1972; Bowdoin College; Suffolk University, M.B.A.; Boston College, J.D. |
Profession | Lawyer and accountant |
Patrick J. McManus (July 20, 1954 – July 10, 2009) was a Massachusetts attorney and politician who served as the 54th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.
McManus was born in Lynn to Robert A. McManus and Kathryn "Kay" (Gainey) McManus.
In 1985 McManus was elected to the first of three terms on the Lynn City Council.
In 1990, McManus was a finalist for the Town Manager's position in Saugus, Massachusetts. The job went to Massachusetts Department of Revenue Deputy Commissioner Edward J. Collins, Jr.
In 1991 McManus was elected Mayor by 3,708 votes over incumbent mayor Albert V. DiVirgilio, McManus received 13,601 votes, to DiVirgilio’s 9,893. McManus served as mayor from 1992 to 2002.
On June 9, 2009, McManus formally announced that he would run against incumbent Mayor Edward J. Clancy, Jr. in that year's election. On July 10, 2009 McManus was found dead in his home.