Barney Frank memorial service: Pelosi, Dodd, Healey, Wu expected to speak

Barney Frank a pioneer in several ways

With little fanfare, former congressman Barney Frank died May 19 at the age of 86.

National leaders remember Barney Frank in Faneuil Hall ceremony

Leaders from across the nation and friends, coworkers and family from all chapters of longtime representative and politician Barney Frank's life packed into Faneuil Hall early Monday, recalling countless instances of his sharp wit, courage and lifetime of service.

Barney Frank is remembered as funny and fierce, a fighter for underdogs

Frank fought for civil rights, affordable housing and women’s rights, Rep. Jim McGovern said at the service. And he fought for gay rights, "not only because he was gay, but because he saw a community that was being persecuted and bullied by people in power, and he could not tolerate a bully.”

‘His greatest legacy may be the courage he showed’: Barney Frank lauded at memorial service

Speakers included Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Gov. Maura Healey and Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Memorial service held to honor life and legacy of Barney Frank - Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) - People from across the country were in Boston on Monday to pay their respects to U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, who died at

Barney Frank memorial service draws prominent Democrats to Faneuil Hall: ‘He helped change the course of American history’ - The Boston Globe

Barney Frank, a veteran US House member and a pioneering gay-rights advocate, died May 19 in Ogunquit, Maine.