Thomas Menino
Thomas Michael Menino (December 27, 1942 – October 30, 2014) was an American politician. He served as the 53rd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts (1993–2014). He was the city's longest-serving mayor. Before becoming mayor, the Boston native was a member and President of Boston City Council.
Tom Menino | |
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| 53rd Mayor of Boston | |
| In office July 12, 1993[1] – January 6, 2014[2] | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Flynn |
| Succeeded by | Marty Walsh |
| President of the Boston City Council | |
| In office January – March 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Dapper O'Neil |
| Succeeded by | James M. Kelly |
| Boston City Councilor for District 5 | |
| In office 1984–1993 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Daniel F. Conley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Michael Menino December 27, 1942 Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2014 (aged 71) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairview Cemetery Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Angela Faletra (1966–2014; his death) |
| Children | Susan Thomas Jr. |
| Alma mater | Mount Ida College University of Massachusetts Boston |
Menino died in Boston, Massachusetts from cancer of unknown primary origin, aged 71.[3]
Thomas Menino Media
Menino with Mayor Raymond Flynn during Menino's tenure as a City Councilor
Menino (far left) at a 1985 New England Patriots rally, alongside Governor Michael Dukakis, Mayor Raymond Flynn, and player Brian Holloway
Menino walking in the Roslindale neighborhood with Mayor Flynn and New York City Mayor Ed Koch in 1986
Outgoing mayor Flynn with Menino at Menino's swearing-in as acting mayor
Menino with Senator Ted Kennedy and President Bill Clinton at Mike's City Diner in Boston on January 18, 2001
Menino's fifth mayoral inauguration, held on January 4, 2010, at Faneuil Hall
Supporters of Menino's 2009 reelection campaign marching in the 2009 Dorchester Day Parade
Menino welcomes delegates to the 2004 DNC
Menino with Elizabeth Warren at the event where he endorsed her for U.S. Senate
Mayor Menino at the city's 2008 pride parade
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References
- ↑ McGrory, Brian (July 13, 1993). "Menino, `a neighborhood guy,' now at center stage". The Boston Globe. p. 12. Retrieved February 26, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.[dead link]
- ↑ Ryan, Andrew (January 7, 2014). "With theme of unity, Walsh takes helm as mayor of Boston". The Boston Globe. p. A.1. Retrieved March 17, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.[dead link]
- ↑ "Thomas M. Menino, Boston's Longest-Serving Mayor, Has Died". Boston.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
Other websites
Media related to Thomas Menino at Wikimedia Commons
- Biography at City of Boston website
- CityMayors profile
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