Roland S. Vallee
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Roland S. Vallee was the 43rd mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire. Known as the "singing mayor," he served in that office as a Democrat from 1964-1967.
to Wilfred and Marie Anna (Hudon) Vallee. He went to Saint Anselm College
and the University of New Hampshire
, and served in the United States Navy
from 1948 to 1953.
Mayor Vallee began his political career as an alderman. He used his rich baritone voice as an easy way to make acquaintances and be seen by people. During his administration, Manchester was one of 75 cities chosen to be part of the federal Model Cities Program. As part of President Johnson's Great Society Program, the goal was to rehabilitate "blighted" city areas. Vallee's concern for urban renewal also sparked his involvement in the Amoskeag Millyard Project.
Vallee owned and operated two Manchester corporations: Val Construction Company and Valco Realty.
Mayor Vallee died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1997 at the age of 67.
His current living relatives include Roger Vallee. Roger Vallee fathered Kevin Vallee as well as Donna-Jean Mattia. Grandsons and granddaughter of Roger include Jason Mattia, Michael Mattia, and Amanda Vallee.
Life and career
Vallee was born on November 13, 1929 in Manchester, New HampshireManchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
to Wilfred and Marie Anna (Hudon) Vallee. He went to Saint Anselm College
Saint Anselm College
Saint Anselm College is a nationally ranked, private, Benedictine, Catholic liberal arts college in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Founded in 1889 by Abbot Hilary Pfrängle, O.S.B. of Saint Mary's Abbey in Newark, New Jersey, at the request of Bishop Denis M. Bradley of Manchester, New Hampshire, the...
and the University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is a public university in the University System of New Hampshire , United States. The main campus is in Durham, New Hampshire. An additional campus is located in Manchester. With over 15,000 students, UNH is the largest university in New Hampshire. The university is...
, and served in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
from 1948 to 1953.
Mayor Vallee began his political career as an alderman. He used his rich baritone voice as an easy way to make acquaintances and be seen by people. During his administration, Manchester was one of 75 cities chosen to be part of the federal Model Cities Program. As part of President Johnson's Great Society Program, the goal was to rehabilitate "blighted" city areas. Vallee's concern for urban renewal also sparked his involvement in the Amoskeag Millyard Project.
Vallee owned and operated two Manchester corporations: Val Construction Company and Valco Realty.
Mayor Vallee died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1997 at the age of 67.
His current living relatives include Roger Vallee. Roger Vallee fathered Kevin Vallee as well as Donna-Jean Mattia. Grandsons and granddaughter of Roger include Jason Mattia, Michael Mattia, and Amanda Vallee.