About John James McGlynn
Lived 1922 – 2016 (aged 94). John James McGlynn was an American businessperson and politician.
John James "Jack" McGlynn (February 26, 1922 – August 20, 2016) was an American politician who served as mayor of Medford, Massachusetts, and as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Early life McGlynn was born on February 26, 1922, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Anthony and Catherine (McCormack) McGlynn. He graduated from St. Clement High School in 1939. In 1942 he married Helen Lenox. He earned four combat stars during the war.
Medford's John J. McGlynn Sr. Elementary School is named after McGlynn.
Death McGlynn died on August 20, 2016, at his home in Medford. On August 25 and 26 he lay in repose at Medford City Hall. McGlynn was the first person in modern history to receive this honor.
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John James McGlynn was born on 26 February 1922 in Cambridge.
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John James McGlynn died on 20 August 2016 in Medford, Massachusetts.
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