Buddy Cianci

Vincent Albert "Buddy" Cianci, Jr. (, ; , ; April 30, 1941 – January 28, 2016,) was an American lawyer, convicted felon, conservative radio talk show host, politician and political commentator.

He served as the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island from 1975 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2002. Cianci was the longest-serving mayor of Providence, and one of the longest-serving "big city" mayors in United States history, having held office for over 21 years.

Cianci died of colon cancer in Providence, Rhode Island on January 28, 2016 at the age of 74.

References

Other websites
 WJAR's index of Plunder Dome–related articles 
 "Charges in 30-Count Indictment against Cianci and other Defendants" 
 Vice and Virtue—2002 special by Rhode Island's The Providence Journal.
 "ABC6 News names Buddy chief political analyst" 
 The Buddy Cianci Show on 630 WPRO 

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