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Francis Roache
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Roache as Commissioner of Police of Boston
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| Suffolk County Register of Deeds | |
| In office 2002 – December 31, 2015 |
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| Member of the Boston City Council | |
| In office 1996–2002 |
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| Boston Police Commissioner | |
| In office March 13, 1985 – June 30, 1993 |
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| Born | August 3, 1936 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 2018 (aged 82) |
| Spouse | Barbara Campers |
| Children | Barbara, Donna, Paula, Michael, and Lori |
| Alma mater | Boston State College |
| Occupation | Policeman and politician |
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| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
Francis Michael Roache (born August 3, 1936 – died December 17, 2018) was an important public servant in Boston, USA. He worked as a police officer and later became a politician. He is best known for serving as the head of the Boston Police Department, called the Boston Police Commissioner, from 1985 to 1993.
After his time as Commissioner, he continued to serve the public. He was a member of the Boston City Council from 1996 to 2002. Later, he became the Register of Deeds for Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from 2002 until 2015.
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Francis Roache's Early Life and Education
Francis Roache was born in a part of Boston called South Boston. He went to South Boston High School and graduated in 1954. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served there until 1959.
After his military service, he worked at a large store called Sears Roebuck for ten years. During this time, he also attended Boston State College to continue his education.
Francis Roache's Public Service Career
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Leading the Boston Police Department
Francis Roache joined the Boston Police Department (BPD) in 1968. He worked his way up through the ranks. On February 1, 1985, he was appointed as the acting Police Commissioner. This meant he was temporarily in charge.
A short time later, on March 13, he was officially sworn in as the permanent Commissioner. He was sworn in by his good friend, Mayor of Boston Raymond Flynn.
During his time as Commissioner, Roache worked to improve the police department. He introduced mandatory drug testing for all police employees. He also worked hard to prevent dishonest behavior within the department.
His time as Commissioner included some challenging periods. One notable event was the Charles Stuart case. This case led to discussions about how the police handled certain situations. After some difficult events and reports about police conduct, Roache announced his resignation on June 24, 1993. His last day as Commissioner was June 30, 1993.
Francis Roache's Political Journey
After leaving the police department, Francis Roache decided to enter politics. He ran for Mayor of Boston in the 1993 election. This election was held because Mayor Ray Flynn had resigned to become an ambassador. Roache finished seventh in the first round of voting.
In November 1995, Roache was elected to the Boston City Council. He served as an at-large councilor, meaning he represented the whole city. He was reelected three more times, serving until 2002.
In 2002, he left the City Council for a new role. He became the Register of Deeds for Suffolk County. This job involves keeping official records of property ownership. He held this position until he retired on December 31, 2015.
Francis Roache's Personal Life
Francis Roache was married to Barbara (whose maiden name was Campers). They had five children together: Barbara, Donna, Paula, Michael, and Lori. The family lived in Quincy, Massachusetts, and later in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
Roache was a devoted Roman Catholic and often attended church services daily. He passed away on December 17, 2018, at the age of 82.
