Faith Community
Catholicism
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Bill Pascrell
1937-01-25 – 2024-08-21
Life & Legacy
William James Pascrell Jr. (January 25, 1937 – August 21, 2024) was an American politician who was a U.S. representative from New Jersey from 1997 until his death in 2024. Pascrell was a member of the Democratic Party and native of Paterson. Before his election to the House of Representatives, Pascrell served in the New Jersey General Assembly for four terms beginning in 1988 and was elected to two terms as mayor of Paterson.
He was initially elected to the House in 1996 representing New Jersey's 8th congressional district. In 2012, the 8th district was redistricted into the 9th district. Pascrell defeated fellow Democratic representative Steve Rothman in a primary and was elected to represent the 9th district during the 2012 general election. He served as the representative from the 9th district until his death.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher
Education
Fordham University; St. John the Baptist High School
Faith & Community
Catholicism
Legacy Highlights
Church
Catholicism
Employer
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Organizations & Memberships
U.S.-Japan Caucus
Education & Institutions
Fordham University · St. John the Baptist High School
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
William J. Pascrell, III
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q529090 · wikidata
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