About John Granara
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 81). John Granara was an American lawyer.
John R. Granara (January 23, 1943 – January 6, 2025) was an American attorney who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as Special Sheriff of Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Early life Granara was born on January 23, 1943, in Medford, Massachusetts. He graduated from Matignon High School, Boston College, and Suffolk University Law School.
Political career From 1974 to 1977, Granara was a member of the Medford school committee.
In 1996, Granara was a coordinator for James DiPaola's campaign for Middlesex County Sheriff. After DiPaola took office, Granara became the chief legal counsel to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office. Following DiPaola's suicide on November 26, 2010, Granara served as Special Sheriff of Middlesex County until the appointment of Peter Koutoujian by Governor Deval Patrick.
Death Granara died on January 6, 2025, at age 81.
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American sheriff (1943–2025)
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John Granara was born on 23 January 1943 in Medford, Massachusetts.
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John Granara died on 6 January 2025.
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John Granara was a lawyer.
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