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THOMAS MENINO Obituary
Thomas M. Of Hyde Park, October 30, 2014. Beloved husband of Angela (Faletra). Loving father of Susan Menino Fenton and her husband William J. Jr. of Dorchester, and Thomas M. Menino Jr. and his wife Lisamarie of Hyde Park. Devoted grandfather of Giulia R., William J. III and Olivia M. Fenton, and Samantha N., Taylor E., and Thomas M. Menino III. Brother of Carolyn Phipps of Quincy and David J. Menino of Hyde Park. He will Lie in State in Faneuil Hall, Sunday, Nov. 2, starting at 10 am. The public is cordially invited. A Monday morning procession is planned to Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park, for a private Funeral Mass which will be concelebrated at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The Thomas M. Menino Fund for Boston, 75 Arlington St., 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02116. For guestbook
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for THOMAS MENINO
MC
January 15, 2025
Thought of Mr. Menino today. I grew up during his entire time as Mayor, and even with succeeding Mayors, he will always be Boston´s Mayor. He still means so much to the people of Boston. We love you. RIP.
Carson Loveless
August 14, 2024
Condolences to his family
Ed Spadafora
November 11, 2014
I never lived in Boston, but worked there for many years. Mayor Thomas Menino made the city a better place. May he Rest In Peace..
John and Brenda
November 10, 2014
With heavy hearts and deep regrets we say goodbye to one of Boston's most memorable. We are thankful to Thomas Menino for all the contributions he made to improve both our country and the city of Boston. Be assured that a man of such integrity is highly valued and is indeed precious in God's eyes. (Psalm 72:14)
Michael and Margery Solomon
November 7, 2014
Mrs. Menino, family and friends. Mayor Menino was a true Boston celebrity. He was well known everywhere, but Boston was his baby, and for the years he served the city, he was a man of integrity, and so easy to love. To watch him on television was like watching the Oscars. I never met the Mayor, and like so many, I wish I had. I know Mayor Walsh will honor his position as Mayor,and do the best he can, but there will NEVER be another Mayor like Mayor Menino. He was so unique. The people of Boston felt secure, and believed in the Mayor. Mr. Tom was a gentleman. He loved his family and close friends, and he loved what he did every day. He ran the city, made it safer, created jobs, improved the look of the already beautiful city. He went beyond the call of duty. He always wanted to be involved with anything that Boston was doing, from sunrise to sunset, and even after that. Mayor Menino, rest in peace. My wife and I, as well as millions will never forget you. How could we? The lives you touched, the quality of your character will forever be in the hearts of so many. Mayor Walsh is going to have a tough job ahead, and Boston believes he can carry on the tradition of what a hard working dedicated Mayor is all about. I don't live in Boston, but the way Mayor Menino conducted himself, made everyone feel he was not just the Mayor of Boston, but EVERYWHERE from one end of the state to the other. because we all LOVED him.
Peter and Ray
November 7, 2014
Mrs. Menino and family:
We are so sorry for your loss and wish we could have had the opportunity to offer our condolences in person.
November 5, 2014
Mayor Menino, may you rest in peace! and thanks for you good work for the city of Boston, " Boston Strong" you did that.
Jean Mixter
November 5, 2014
If all elected officials were like Thomas Menino, this country would be the best in the world. He was a man for all to look up to and for all politicians to learn from. You will be forever remembered and admired.
Robert and Rhonda Wilson
November 5, 2014
Thank You SIR, you gave twenty wonderful years to a city that loves you with all there heart. RIParidise!
Mary Hughes
November 5, 2014
Thank you for all you did for the city. May you continue to look out for the city that you loved so much and that loved you in return
Cynthia Jordan
November 4, 2014
I don't live in Boston but I worked in Boston for over 40 years, so the City of Boston was a big part of my life. Thank you, Mayor Menino. Your presence will be missed.
Rosemarie Penta
November 4, 2014
Thank you, Mayor Menino, for everything you did for the city of Boston. You were such a decent, honest, hard-working man and what you accomplished over the past 20 years will never be forgotten. You really loved this city and the people of Boston and beyond loved you back. It is difficult to imagine this city without you. May you rest in eternal peace. My deepest condolences to Angela and all the family.
November 4, 2014
He will be missed.
Love, Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. De Guglielmo
Diane Randolph
November 4, 2014
Your work was not work but life, but love. We thank you in every way, for here until the great beyond.
While you're there, please listen to some music with my Gram. She treasured you and your work in and for Roxbury.
November 4, 2014
To one of the kindest people I have ever met.
Rest in Peace.
Mary Patricia Murray
Grafton, Ma
Marguerite & Jim Bailey
November 4, 2014
We loved Mayor Menino's campaign tv ads...so positive and creative. He was in a class by himself. Our condolences to Mrs. Menino and Family.
Larry Cummings
November 3, 2014
You where a very good person I am a year older and from Brighton. We would alway say that you where the luckyest man from Hyde Park to the greatest man from Boston RIP Larry Cummings. Needham
Berta Barbosa
November 3, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Menino family. He is now embraced by God's eternal love. I was so moved by the love & passion he had for the city of Boston. I pray that in my lifetime or my children's lifetime we will live to see another political figure as caring and noble as Mayor Menino.
The Hamwey Family
November 3, 2014
Our condolences go out to the Menino Family at the passing of their husband, father and grandfather, Tom Menino. Although we never met him. He was a caring and helpful man who loved the city of Boston and its people and his family. He would help anybody that he could. Tom touched the lives of many. He will be missed. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal. Tom epitomized that "It is nice to be important but more important to be nice".
Bob M
November 3, 2014
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting the Mayor his dedication to the City of Boston and it's citizens was unmatched. He will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Menino family.
THANK YOU FOR BLESSING MY FAMILY - GENESIS 12-3
geoffrey bynoe
November 3, 2014
Eugene Desrosiers
November 3, 2014
MY Deepest condolences to all the Mayors family,you will be blessed with many good memories i'm sure.America needs more Politicians like the MAYOR,MAY HE REST IN PEACE,HIS JOB IS FINISHED
November 3, 2014
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” From Geoffrey M Bynoe (Edna V Bynoe son )
sandra vozzella
November 3, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Menino family. We, as Bostonians were blessed to have such a caring loving man to guide OUR CITY, for so long. He will be missed by all, and will never be forgotten
SHARON BOWDEN
November 3, 2014
A WONDERFUL MAN WHO DID GREAT THINGS FOR THE CITY HE LOVED, AND A CITY THAT LOVED HIM BACK MR MENINO MAY YOU REAT IN PEACE. THANK YOU TO THE MENINO FAMILY FOR SHARING WITH US AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING HOW MUCH LOVE YOU HAVE FROM NOT ONLY THE CITY OF BOSTON BUT OF ALL OF MASSACHUSETTS. MY CONDOLANCES TO THE FAMILY
Sheryl Harrison
November 3, 2014
God bless the Menino family. May God grant you strength to endure what you must in the near future. The city of Boston grieves with you.
November 3, 2014
Our condolences to Angela and the Menino family. We watched the beautiful funeral service today. Mayor Menino is at peace God. May God be with all of you at this time.
The Taber-Abreu family
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Mary & Jim Dyer
November 3, 2014
Sympathy & prayers to the Menino family. Great Mayor.
Nazare Abreu
November 3, 2014
Our condolences to Angela and the Menino family. Although we never met Mayor Menino---we will always remember him as a good, kind and caring person from watching the Boston news. We all watched the beautiful funeral service today. Thomas Menino is now at peace with God. our prayers are with you and God be with all of you at this time.
The Abreu-Quintal Family of New Bedford, Massachusetts
Linda Zullo-Hutchinson
November 3, 2014
Hello Angela,
I am so sorry for your loss. I would really like to see you again. I think the last time I saw you was at my wedding shower.
Annette Holland
November 3, 2014
Mayor Menino was good man to the city of Boston.God Bless wife ,son ,daughter and grandchildren.
Joe Archer
November 3, 2014
Rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. He will be missed by all
Karen Salvucci
November 3, 2014
Much Love and Prayers I am sending to Angela Menino and the Menino Family. I always admired the love her showed you, Angela, you were the sparkle in his eyes...He had such a beautiful service today and for a wonderful man. He will be missed by so many. I always enjoyed him even though I live on the Cape...A great Politician for sure who really cared for the people he represented. Blessing to his family & friends.
Janet Madden-McCourt
November 3, 2014
Rest in Peace Tommy, we shared so much back in the days, with going to the same High School, the same Church and even riding the same bus and trolley to school. I just wish we had taken the time to become friends back then for surely he would have taught me a lot. He will be missed by all.
Mary Renda
November 3, 2014
As the saying goes, "We shall not see his like again." God bless you, Mr. Mayor, and may you rest in peace.
Marianne O' Malley
November 3, 2014
Mayor Menino earned his wings threefold. He flies high to a painless heavenly resting place. He leaves you with memories & love to keep you warm & blanketed. Angela , Susan & Tom keep Tommy's spirit in your heart, as you are one!
Tom and Deb Mcgovern
November 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Angela and to your family..we watched you drive by Fenway Park this morning waving,the strength you show is reflected thoughout the city of Boston and beyond thank-you...Peace to you and your family
Y, A, L Jackson
November 3, 2014
Our condolences go out to the Menino family. We would like to thank the Menino family for sharing a huge part of his life with us, After meeting him at a breakfast at my grandaughter's school it was a fact that he not only talked the talk he also walked the walk!He willbe greatly missed . May God Bless the family.
jackie h
November 3, 2014
Thank you for a blessed 30 yrs, may you rest in peace.
Elaine Savage
November 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family ,you will be missed.
November 3, 2014
WE have never met But Mr Menino you brought a tear to my eye when I heard you passed....Sir you will always be remembered as one of the great genuine ppl to have touched everyones' life in some way May you be someone's special guardian Angel ......
Joseph Scaramozza
November 3, 2014
Thank You for treating us all as a part of your family.
ROSANA VINAGRE
November 3, 2014
I WANT TO SEND MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES FOR THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MAYOR OF BOSTON THOMAS MENINO
Geraldine Mastrangelo
November 3, 2014
There will never be another Mayor like you. You were so kind to everyone and I am great full to have lived in East Boston while you were in charge
You did so many good things for the city of Boston that people will never forget Thank you and to your wife as well for sharing you.
trudy clark
November 3, 2014
My condolences to the Menino family. It was my PLEASURE to call him "My Mayor." My sister and I was on a plane coming home and to my surprise Mayor Menino was sitting behind us. I asked him what are you doing in coach, you should be in first class. The Mayor said I ride coach just like everybody else. When we arrived at Logan, he helped us with our bags and gave us a hug. I loved him ever since and I will alway remember his hug. Boston will never have a Mayor like Menino. Trudy
Maria Barrett
November 3, 2014
Boston is a much better city thanks to Mayor Menino. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Menino and the entire Menino family.
Denise Taylor
November 3, 2014
By Denise Taylor
U.S. Dol/EBSA
JFK Federal Bldg
THOMAS M. MENINO
T-he longest Mayor Boston ever
H-ad from 1993 to 2014, Thomas M. Menino he was
O-ne of a kind, truly this type of Mayor took
M-any years to find
A-nd that's why he was
S-elected to serve for so long, because he truly
M-ade Boston Strong! No
M-atter what happened if needed he was there
E-ven while afflicted as he sat in his wheelchair;
N-ow you know there is no one with him to compare!
I pray God's blessing upon his loving family, he'll
N-ever be forgotten by the city of Boston,
O-h say can you see - he was a Mayor indeed!
Michele Tarzia
November 3, 2014
To the Menino Family and the City of Boston Family:
Condolences for the loss of "Mr. Boston" - May he rest in peace and forever keep an eye on our Beloved City.
With deepest sympathy...
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Hogue
November 3, 2014
My condolences to the Menino family in your time of sorrow.
Diane Felton
November 3, 2014
Thanks for the memories. A life well-lived.
Robert & Donna Taylor & Family
November 3, 2014
May God Bless the Menino family. Menino was a wonderful Mayor, the City of Boston will greatly miss him. Memories of such a great man and leader will always be cherished.
Karen Homen
November 3, 2014
Gold Bless you Mayor and your whole Family. I don't live in Boston, but you did a great job cleaning up Boston. RIP your job is done.
Eleanor Cawley-Broadbent
November 3, 2014
Boston will not be the same without you, Mr. Mayor. To the Menino Family, may you find peace and comfort during this sad time. God bless you all.
November 3, 2014
to all the family im so sorry for your loss many thoughts and prayers for all at this sad time
November 3, 2014
To the Menino Family,,,a truly great man,,,My thoughts and prayers are with you all,,,,I think its proper we put a statue of your dad, our mayor near city hall,,,,HE DESERVES IT!
df/Charlestown, mass
Y, A, L Jackson
November 3, 2014
Our condolences go out to the Menino family.
We would like to thank the Menino family for sharing a huge part of his life with us. After meeting him at a Breakfast at my Granddaughter's school , it was a fact that he didn't just talk the talk, he also walked the walk! He will be greatly missed. May God Bless the family and stay strong.
November 3, 2014
Mrs Menino and Family...Thank you so much for sharing your husband,best friend, and father and grandfather with all of us for so many years..my condolences to all of you today..a bostonian..
Joan Foley
November 3, 2014
May flights of angels sing you to your rest.
From a child of the Slattery and Tolland Families
Ken and Jean Carew
November 2, 2014
our condolences to the Menino family R.I.P THOMAS
John Panico
November 2, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Mayor. Your legacy will last an eternity.
a Grateful Friend
November 2, 2014
May God Bless your Family and bring Peace to their broken hearts...Thankyou Mr.Mayor for always being so wonderful to my Mom and her "Senior Girlfriends"! Heaven has another Angel now!
Sharon Walsh
November 2, 2014
You were a great person and Mayor. I am a crossing guard and loved crossing your grandchildren, the twins every day. I always asked about you.
Sharon, South Boston
Diane Wall
November 2, 2014
You were the best Mayor for this city. You were also the kindest man who was willing to help everyone. You will be missed!
The Wall Family
Sheila Maria Purdy
November 2, 2014
We love you, the Purdy Family your former Hyde Park neighbors
Mary Ellen Gambon
November 2, 2014
Thanks so much for all you have done.for me personally and especially the people of Boston. You are the reason why Boston why Boston is strong. I will miss you more than words can say.
Mary Ellen Gambon
November 2, 2014
My condolences to the Menino family and all their friends. Mayor Menino, please rest in peace. You are with the angels now. I have had the privilege of knowing you, first as a reporter, then while working in government, and always while volunteering in the communities. Boston is strong because of you.
Lorna Pleas-Heron
November 2, 2014
Remembering Mayor Menino with the greatest respect.When I lost my son to senseless violence, the Mayor was very supportive.
And now Mr. Mayor, I want to say so long, and thank you just one more time,and ask God to please grant you eternal rest.
RICHARD PICKETT
November 2, 2014
DEAR ANGELA AND FAMILY
NEVER DID I THINK I WOULD GET SO CLOSE TO A TRUE HERO..AND EVEN WALK THE SAME FAIRWAY WITH HE AN JFK .I WEEP WITH YOU ALL, BUT, WILL LISTEN TONIGHT AS THEY RECONNECT AND PICKUP RIGHT WHERE THEY LEFT OFF!!
YOUR FRIEND,PAINLES
Marlene Colburn
November 2, 2014
R.I.P.Mayor Menino Thank you for all you have done.
cathy cataldo
November 2, 2014
Condolence to the menino family and friends he will be missed he was an awsome man
Charles Harrington
November 2, 2014
Angela and family,
I know that my words are not a consolation, I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Tom, he was a special man to many, who now rests with the Lord.
Know that the Menino family are in my prayers.
Leona Austin
November 2, 2014
Rest in peace
Beverly Brookshire
November 2, 2014
Mayor Menino
A man who genuinely followed through on what he said he would do. Rest in Peace
Vin and Eileen Galbato
November 2, 2014
Dear Angela and Family we are sending you are deepest sympathy Tom was wonderful man whom I had the pleasure to know as a young man at the Knights of Columbus in Readvill . He was truly the people's Mayor and will be missed . I am so glad that you and Tom were able to attend our 50th Anniversary it was such and honer RIP Vin and Eileen Galbato and Family
Philip Mangano
November 2, 2014
As a City Councilor Tom Menino championed the cause of people with mental illness. He was offended by policies that left many out on the streets and advocated on their behalf. As Mayor, he continued Boston's legacy of care and concern for our homeless neighbors. As President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, he opened the door to encourage his fellow mayors to plan to end the homelessness of the most vulnerable and disabled. And he understood that housing was the prime antidote to get that work done. We shall miss his good-natured presence on the front lines of the abolition of homelessness.
Amos Sr. & Florence Andrews
November 2, 2014
Rest in Peace
catherine silveria
November 2, 2014
My Deepest Condolences to the Menino Family at your loss. TOM may you rest in peace you will sorely be missed.
Jean Brooks
November 2, 2014
Thank you Mayor Menino, for all you had done to help improve our lives. May God grant you eternal rest.
Ruth Andrews
November 2, 2014
To the Menino family,
I wish all of you, All that is good and peaceful. Consolation from unlikely sources at unlikely times. And great big hugs when it seems like the pain of his passing just won't go away. May the Lord bless you, and give him eternal rest.
meredith casey
November 2, 2014
You were the best Mayor Boston ever had! R.I.P
Barbara Hall
November 2, 2014
A message to the Late Mayor Menino. I want to thank you for the coffee, doughnuts, and wonderful plants and that great annual affair that you gave each year for the seniors. May God bless you and give you peace.
Helen Andrews
November 2, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of our past Mayor, the Late Thomas Menino. May he forever rest in peasce.
Kourtney Rumpf
November 2, 2014
To the Menino Family im so sorry for your loss he was truely an awesome mayor and cared about everyone. I have so many memoeries as a kid and was honored that he came to my Dad's wake. Noone will be able to take his place.xoxo
November 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Menino Family. May he rest in peace.
Gayle and Jean Francois, Randolph, Ma
Donald % Marcia Miller
November 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to his family and the people of Boston. Our prayers are with you [R.I.P)May God keep you strong.
November 2, 2014
To the Menino Family: I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your matriarch. He was greatly admired. I wish I had gotten the chance to meet him. He will be in my prayers for eternal rest until you meet again. Respectfully, Lynda Gaudette Maggio, Winthrop, MA
Jillian
November 2, 2014
May the Beautiful Memories of your Loved one provide Solace and Strength to the family during this difficult time. May the find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Matthew 5:5 , Acts 25:15
Helen & John Buckley
November 2, 2014
To the Menino Family , Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Not only do we appreciate everything that Tom did for the City of Boston, We also appreciate you for supporting such an amazing man so he could run his city like no other person has or will ever. May God give you the strength to get through the days ahead . Rest in Eternal Paradise Tom Menino.
Janet
November 2, 2014
My condolences to the Menino Family he will be missed by everyone in Boston. Thank you for your years of service and now you are called to serve in higher place. RIP
November 2, 2014
May His Rays Of Sunshine Forever Glow Over His Family & The City Of Boston. Rest Peacefully Mayor Menino - Pave The Streets Of Heaven For Us All.
November 2, 2014
Dear Mrs. Menino and Family,
The world has lost not just an incredible leader, but a wonderful example of how to always strive for the best. May all the special memories you hold in your hearts bring you comfort in the days ahead as well as all the stories of how he touched the lives of others. I was fortunate to see him give an award to my brother Jim back in 1999 and he touched us all so deeply when he referred to him as Jimmy and praised the group providing the award for getting him to wear a tie. God bless you all and may he rest in peace and love. MGM
Jill Kottis
November 2, 2014
Hope u realized how loved u were and forever loved
Bob and Kathy Welch
November 2, 2014
Dear Mrs. Menino and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with and please take comfort in knowing that your beloved Tom is in Heaven and is enveloped in God's arms and love. Thank you to you for sharing this wonderful man with us all! God bless you! Sincerely, Bob and Kathy Welch
Mark Bell
November 2, 2014
Great man. There will be stories for centuries about the time he was Mayor. RIP, Mayor Menino.
November 2, 2014
With deepest sympathy.....from the family of a Boston City Hall Retirement Board employee for 40 years who also recently passed away....working for Mayor Menino for so many years was one of the highlights of my brother's life...thanks for the memories The McCarron Family
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Class of 1960
November 2, 2014
Rest in Peace, Tom.
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