Raymond Flynn

Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939), known as Ray Flynn, is an American politician. He served as 52nd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See (1993–1997) by President Bill Clinton.

Raymond Flynn
Flynn in 2009
52nd Mayor of Boston
In office January 2, 1984 – July 12, 1993
Preceded by	Kevin White
Succeeded by	Thomas Menino
United States Ambassador to the Holy See
In office September 2, 1993 – September 20, 1997
President	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Thomas Patrick Melady
Succeeded by	Lindy Boggs
Personal details
Born	Raymond Leo Flynn (1939-07-22) July 22, 1939 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Catherine Coyne
Parents	Stephen Flynn Lillian Kirby Flynn
Alma mater	Providence College (B.A., Public Administration, 1963) Harvard University (M.A., Education, 1981)

Raymond Flynn Media

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  Flynn as a basketball player on the Providence Friars collegiate team

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  Flynn as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

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  Flynn, with his wife Kathy, at his 1983 election night celebration

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  Flynn delivering his victory speech, joined on stage by his family and others

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  Flynn, second from left, next to Boston City Council members Dapper O'Neil and James M. Kelly (circa 1984–1987)

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  Mayor Flynn (at the podium), speaking as chair of the United States Conference of Mayors' Task Force on Hunger and Homelessness with Trenton Mayor Arthur John Holland and Charleston (SC) Mayor Joseph P. Riley,Jr. 1987

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  Flynn and Governor Michael Dukakis campaigning with Democratic vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro before the 1984 presidential election

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  Flynn, with William Bulger, the Massachusetts Senate president (circa 1984–1987)

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  Flynn speaks to children in a classroom (circa 1984–1987)

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  Flynn swearing-in Francis Roache as police commissioner in 1985