Albert V. DiVirgilio

Albert V. DiVirgilio (born c. 1942)[1] was a Massachusetts politician who served as the 53rd Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.

Albert V. DiVirgilio
53rd
Mayor of
Lynn, Massachusetts
In office
1986–1991
Preceded byAntonio J. Marino
Succeeded byPatrick J. McManus
Personal details
Bornc. 1942
ChildrenAlbert DiVirgilio, Jr.

DiVirgilio spent eighteen years as a member of the Lynn City Council before defeating mayor Antonio J. Marino in the 1985 mayoral election.

Under DiVirgilio's leadership, Lynn desegregated their public schools.[2] Lynn also banned the sale of pit bulls while DiVirgilio was mayor.[3]

DiVirgilio lost reelection in 1991 to City Councilor Patrick J. McManus.

After leaving politics, DiVirgilio opened an insurance agency.

His son Albert DiVirgilio, Jr. is a former Lynn City Councilor.

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