Mr. Bellotti additionally performed a pivotal function within the formation of Arbella
Frank Bellotti, the lieutenant governor and state lawyer normal who lived to be 101, has died, his household introduced Tuesday.
Bellotti served as a Navy SEAL throughout World Warfare II and went on to make an influence all through his life in the worlds of law, politics and business. His spouse, Maggie Bellotti, died lower than a yr in the past on the age of 98.
“His life spanned greater than a century and was wholly devoted to serving others,” the Bellotti household stated. “He was ever the devoted household man. He and Maggie lovingly raised 12 youngsters, instilling in them the values of self-discipline, management, and compassion.”
The household assertion continued, “Many bear in mind him as Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor and Lawyer Normal, and we nonetheless hear tales from the numerous individuals who thought-about him a mentor. He formed insurance policies with integrity and knowledge, at all times striving to positively influence the lives of these he served.”
Home Speaker Ronald Mariano, a fellow Quincy Democrat, referred to as Bellotti “an enormous” and stated “only a few individuals have touched as many lives.”
“Frank marched with Dr. King, protested the conflict in Vietnam, and fought exhausting for civil rights, homosexual rights, and to guard the surroundings. … I’ll bear in mind Frank as somebody who was extremely robust, but form, a mix that made him the proper advocate, time and time once more, for susceptible residents who wanted their authorities to step up and shield them,” Mariano stated in an announcement.
Norfolk County Treasurer Michael Bellotti, who served within the Massachusetts Home within the Nineteen Nineties, stated, “My dad was my North Star and supported me at all times, as he did all his children. I’ll miss our talks about his wealthy political historical past relationship again to the 60’s and we are going to endlessly maintain pricey over 50 years of Sunday dinners we shared.”
Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday ordered state and U.S. flags to fly at half-staff till Bellotti’s burial. In an announcement, the previous lawyer normal referred to as Bellotti a “cherished mentor.”
“His work to guard residents and uphold the rule of legislation has been broadly revered and acknowledged throughout the nation by the Nationwide Affiliation of Attorneys Normal,” stated Healey. “We categorical our deepest gratitude for his legacy of advancing civil rights, defending constitutional rules, and elevating the professionalism of the Individuals’s Legislation Agency. Sending my like to his household and mates and all that had been lucky to know him and share the nice admiration he earned all through his life. Might all of us discover peace understanding he’s together with his beloved Maggie.”
Bellotti is survived by 11 youngsters, 25 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Data concerning preparations will likely be shared quickly, the household stated.
