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Joseph T. Fitzpatrick

Joseph T. Fitzpatrick

American politician

Joseph Thomas Fitzpatrick (June 1, 1929 – July 12, 2006) was an American politician.

Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the 5th district, Preceded by ...

Early life

Fitzpatrick was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in the neighborhood of Ocean View.[1] Fitzpatrick was a high school basketball coach and was involved with the banking business.[1]

Political career

He was a member of the Democratic Party and became chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia.[2] He was involved with the 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy[1] and the 1968 presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy.

Fitzpatrick served in the Virginia Senate from 1976 to 1981[2] and served as city treasurer of Norfolk, Virginia from 1981 to 2001.[1] From 1992 to 2000, he served as vice president of the St. Mary's Cemetery board.[1]

Fitzpatrick died in Norfolk, Virginia.[2][3] He was survived by his three daughters and six grandchildren.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    14 July 2006. "Joseph Fitzpatrick Obituary - VA | Richmond Times-Dispatch". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2020-10-19 – via Legacy.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. [2]
    "Joseph Fitzpatrick, 77, Virginia political leader". The Washington Times. 19 July 2006. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  3. [3]
    2007 Session of the Virginia General Assembly Senate Joint Resolution 472-Joseph T. Fitzpatrick Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine


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