Joseph A. Doorley, Jr.

Joseph Aloysius Doorley Jr. (October 12, 1930 – July 31, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1965 to 1975. At the time of his election, he was the youngest mayor in the city's history. Doorley served as mayor during a time of economic decline and civil unrest.

Early life Joseph Aloysius Doorley, Jr., was born in the Mount Pleasant section of Providence, Rhode Island, on October 12, 1930, to Joseph A. Doorley, Sr., and Nora Cannon Doorley.

Civic Center The signature achievement of Doorley's tenure was the Providence Civic Center. When more money was needed, Dooley pushed for another referendum in 1971.

Later in life, Doorley moved to Pompano Beach, Florida, but subsequently returned to Rhode Island, living in Narragansett. He had six children from a former marriage with Claire Walsh.