Joseph T. Fitzpatrick

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

Joseph T. Fitzpatrick
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 14, 1976  January 1, 1982
Preceded byThomas R. McNamara
Succeeded byEvelyn Momsen Hailey
Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia
In office
1972–1979
Preceded byWilliam G. Thomas
Succeeded byRichard J. Davis
Personal details
Born
Joseph Thomas Fitzpatrick

(1929-06-01)June 1, 1929
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 2006(2006-07-12) (aged 77)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Angeline Venuto

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 wife Jackie and three daughters.[1]

References

  1. 14 July 2006. "Joseph Fitzpatrick Obituary - VA | Richmond Times-Dispatch". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2020-10-19 via Legacy.
  2. "Joseph Fitzpatrick, 77, Virginia political leader". The Washington Times. 19 July 2006. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  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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