Thomas Menino, a Democrat, was diagnosed with advanced cancer in February shortly after leaving political office.
He was elected mayor in 1993 and served for more than 20 years before health problems led him to not seek re-election for a sixth term.
Tributes have poured in. President Barack Obama called Thomas Menino “bold, big-hearted” and Secretary of State John Kerry said: “Tom Menino was Boston.”
State Governor Deval Patrick ordered government flags flown at half-staff out of respect for Thomas Menino’s passing.
The Italian-American ended years of Irish dominance in city politics when he was elected Boston’s mayor.
Thomas Menino provided leadership and support for city residents following the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and was known for his affable verbal gaffes.
The long-time mayor never sought or demonstrated interest in a higher office, instead focusing his efforts on representing the people of Boston.
“I paid attention to the fundamentals of urban life – clean streets, public safety, good schools, neighbourhood commerce,” Thomas Menino wrote in a 2014 memoir.
Thomas Menino died surrounded by friends and family on October 30, just days after announcing he had suspended further treatment and cancelled a tour to promote his new book.
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