Joseph T. Fitzpatrick
American politician
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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 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 |
| Died | July 12, 2006 (aged 77) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Angeline Venuto |
Asked to be part of the Robert F Kennedy 1968 Presidential campaign. Primarily to assist the RFK Presidential campaign throughout the southern states.
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] He was also Royster Fertilizer Company’s Traffic Manager for 15 years.[2]
Political career
He was a member of the Democratic Party and was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia.[3] 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[3] 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.[3][4] He was survived by his three daughters and six grandchildren.[1]
