Bill and Hillary Clinton visit RI for Mark Weiner’s funeral

By: News Staff

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Longtime Rhode Island political activist and fundraiser Mark Weiner was laid to rest Tuesday.

Many Democratic leaders attended the funeral including former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.

Weiner died last Tuesday in Newport after a long battle with Leukemia.

The political activist raised millions of dollars over the years for the Democratic Party including for his good friends the Clintons.

In fact, Weiner even held a fundraiser for them at his home in East Greenwich last year.

Bill Clinton also visited Weiner in Newport just days before he passed away.

“It was not just a political relationship. It grew into a true friendship. We’ll miss his generosity, his smile, his contributions, and most of all his friendship and his love,” says Providence Municipal Judge Frank Caprio.

The funeral services were held at Temple Beth-El in Providence.

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