Political leaders, family, and friends gathered on Friday to honor the late Joe Lieberman at a funeral service in Stamford, Connecticut.
Lieberman, a four-term U.S. senator, was remembered for his close bid to become the first Jewish vice president in 2000.
The services took place at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, a place of significant personal importance to Lieberman as he grew up.
He once described the congregation's former synagogue building as "a place that gave me the first sense of religion; a very special uplift."
Lieberman, who described himself as an "observant Jew," followed the Jewish Sabbath from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.
He often spoke of how his commitment to the Jewish tradition allowed him to connect with people of different religious backgrounds.
Prominent Connecticut Democrats, including former Sen. Chris Dodd, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Gov.
Ned Lamont, attended the services. Lieberman's pragmatic, independent approach to politics was noted, particularly his decision to run as an independent to secure his fourth term in the Senate.
President Joe Biden, who served alongside Lieberman in the Senate for 20 years, praised him as a friend who was principled and unafraid to stand up for his beliefs.
Lieberman's close call with the vice presidency in 2000, when he ran alongside Al Gore, was also highlighted.
He was the first Jewish candidate on a major party's presidential ticket.