Henry J. Pariseau Jr. (April 1, 1918 â May 30, 1970) was an American politician who briefly served as the 45th mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1970 as a member of the Republican Party.
Pariseau was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on April 1, 1918, as the first child of Henry J. and Margaret Connolly Pariseau.
Pariseau served as chairman of the board and president of Auclair Trucking, in addition to owning and serving as president of two other businesses: P & S Leasing and Atlas Warehouse. He also served as fire commissioner from 1962 to 1970.
A member of the Republican Party, Pariseau became the 45th mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1970, serving until his death five months into his term. During his short tenure as mayor, Pariseau was instrumental in obtaining firefighting apparatus for the city, and concern for the environment led to his involvement in the Urban Beautification project, designed to create a pollution-free environment. Pariseau was preceded in office by Republican John C. Mongan and succeeded by Democrat Charles R. Stanton.
Pariseau was president of the Holy Name Society, St. Vincent de Paul, and the New Hampshire Truck Owner's Association. Additionally, he was a founding member of the 100 Club of New Hampshire and was active in the Pine Haven Home for Boys.
Pariseau was a Catholic.
Pariseau died of a heart attack at the age of 52 on May 30, 1970.