TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than four decades, passed away at the age of 87. The sad news was confirmed through a statement on his social media account. Pascrell had been battling an illness and had been in and out of the hospital recently.
The statement released on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Pascrell, describing him as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who fought tirelessly to return to the job he cherished and the people he loved. He was preparing to run for a 15th term in the upcoming fall elections.
