John T. Driscoll

John Thomas Driscoll (born October 26, 1925 in Medford, Massachusetts) is a former American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1955–1960,[1] Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1961–1964, chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority from 1964–1987,[2] and Vice President for Administration at Boston College from 1987-1997.[3]

John T. Driscoll
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
In office
1961–1964
GovernorJohn Volpe
Preceded byJohn Francis Kennedy
Succeeded byRobert Q. Crane
Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
In office
1964–1987
Preceded byWilliam F. Callahan
Succeeded byAllan R. McKinnon
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1955-1960
Personal details
Born (1925-10-26) October 26, 1925
Medford, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic Party
ResidenceDorchester, Massachusetts
Alma materBoston College
ProfessionReal estate and insurance broker

During his tenure as treasurer, he defeated three different candidates named John Kennedy. He defeated John B. Kennedy and John M. Kennedy in the 1960 Democratic primary [4] and John Francis Kennedy and John M. Kennedy in the 1962 primary.[5]

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Political offices
Preceded by
John Francis Kennedy
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
1961–1964
Succeeded by
Robert Q. Crane


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