February 26, 2015
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Former state Rep. Francis E. Gleeson Jr. died last week. He was 77.
Gleeson, a Democrat, served from 1969–78. Republican John Perzel defeated Gleeson in 1978 after losing a bid two years earlier.
Gleeson was a lawyer and former Democratic leader of the 55th Ward. He is survived by a son, Frank; a sister, Helen; a brother, Ronald; six nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Mary.
A viewing and Funeral Mass took place at St. Leo Catholic Church. Gleeson was buried at St. Dominic Cemetery. ••
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