Influential former Mass. politician Bellotti dies at the age of 101

Influential former Massachusetts Attorney General Lieutenant Governor Frank Bellotti dies at 101

Updated: December 17, 2024, 3:51 p.m. EST

Francis Bellotti, who served as both attorney general and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, died Tuesday at age 101. Bellotti also served as a Navy SEAL during World War II before becoming an influential force in Massachusetts politics. “His life spanned more than a century and was entirely dedicated to the service of others,” the Bellotti family said. “He was always a devoted family man. He and Maggie lovingly raised 12 children, instilling in them the values ​​of discipline, leadership and compassion.” “Frank Bellotti was a valued mentor, colleague and friend,” said Gov. Maura Healey, a former attorney general said in a statement. “Over the course of his life, he made indelible contributions to Massachusetts law and politics and inspired generations of lawyers and public servants.” “Few people have touched so many lives in such profound ways as Frank. Despite the… “Through the incredible longevity of Frank’s career, he never wavered when it came to the values ​​he held dear,” Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano said in a statement. “Frank marched with Dr. King, protested the Vietnam War and fought hard for civil rights, gay rights and environmental protections.” Healey ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in Bellotti’s honor. Bellotti is survived by his 11 children, 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. His wife, Maggie Bellotti, died less than a year ago at the age of 98.