Former Utica Mayor David Roefaro has issued a statement on the passing of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

He says he had the distinct honor and pleasure to work with Menino for four years as co-chair of a national coalition of 900 mayors aimed at preventing gun violence across America.

Roefaro says Menino was a leader, a public servant, and a friend and he's deeply saddened to hear that he lost his courageous battle with cancer.

He says Menino was an inspiration to many and he will be missed.

Menino died today after a long battle with cancer

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