Thomas Michael Menino ( December 27 , 1942 -- October 30 , 2014 ) was an American politician who served as the 53rd Mayor of Boston , Massachusetts from 1993 to 2014 .
Thomas Michael Menino ( December 27 , 1942 -- October 30 , 2014 ) was an American politician . He served as the 53rd Mayor of Boston , Massachusetts ( 1993 -- 2014 ) .