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 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 (1929-06-01)June 1, 1929 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Died	July 12, 2006(2006-07-12) (aged 77) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political 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]