Joseph T. Fitzpatrick | |
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Member of the
Virginia Senate from the 5th district | |
In office January 14, 1976 – January 1, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Thomas R. McNamara |
Succeeded by | Evelyn Momsen Hailey |
Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia | |
In office 1972–1979 | |
Preceded by | William G. Thomas |
Succeeded by | Richard J. Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Thomas Fitzpatrick June 1, 1929 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 2006 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 77)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Angeline Venuto |
Joseph Thomas Fitzpatrick (June 1, 1929 – July 12, 2006) was an American politician.
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]
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]
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