Longtime Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has passed away at the age of 87.
The Democratic congressman’s official X account posted the news, calling Pascrell a “beloved husband, father, and grandfather” who was eager to return to work.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning. As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved. Bill lived his entire life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city he grew up in and served. He is now at peace after a lifetime devoted to our great nation America.”
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