Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), a longtime congressman from New Jersey, died at age 87 on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
His office announced his death at about noon EDT on the social media platform X.
“As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved,” the statement said. “Bill lived his entire life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city he grew up in and served. He is now at peace after a lifetime devoted to our great nation America.”
Pascrell was first elected to the House in 1996 and was elected to his 14th term in 2022….