Bill Pascrell

William James Pascrell Jr.[1] /ˌpæsˈkrɛl/ (January 25, 1937 – August 21, 2024) was an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district until his death. He represented New Jersey's 8th congressional district from January 1997 until the redistricting of January 2013. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Bill Pascrell
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Official portrait, 2019
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey
In office
January 3, 1997 – August 21, 2024
Preceded byWilliam J. Martini
Succeeded byTBD
Constituency8th district (1997–2013)
9th district (2013–2023)
Mayor of Paterson
In office
July 1, 1990 – January 3, 1997
Preceded byAnna Dopirak
Succeeded byMartin Barnes
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 35th district
In office
January 12, 1988 – January 3, 1997
Preceded byVincent O. Pellecchia
Succeeded byNellie Pou
Personal details
Born
William James Pascrell Jr.

(1937-01-25)January 25, 1937
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 2024(2024-08-21) (aged 87)
Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Cause of deathComplications from a respiratory tract infection
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Elsie Botto (m. 1962)
Children3
EducationFordham University (BA, MA)
WebsiteHouse website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1958–1967
RankSergeant

In July 2024, Pascrell was hospitalized in Paterson, New Jersey after having a respiratory tract infection.[2] He was released in early August, however was hospitalized again in Livingston, New Jersey.[3] Pascrell died on August 21, 2024, at the age of 87.[4]

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References

  1. "Representative William James Pascrell (Bill) (D-New Jersey, 9th)". LegiStorm. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  2. "Bill Pascrell remains hospitalized after setback". New Jersey Globe. July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  3. Wong, Scott (August 12, 2024). "New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, 87, readmitted to hospital just days after discharge". NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/new-jersey-rep-bill-pascrell-87-readmitted-hospital-just-days-discharg-rcna166242. Retrieved August 12, 2024. 
  4. Wildstein, Joey Fox and David (2024-08-21). "Bill Pascrell, 14-term congressman and son of Paterson, dies at 87". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved 2024-08-21.

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