Local Officials React to the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Local elected officials have reacted to the passing of longtime New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The longtime public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday.

He represented the 9th District in NJ, which spans three counties; Bergen, Passaic and Hudson. Local Bergen County towns in his district included Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Elmwood Park, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Maywood (part, also 5th), Moonachie, North Arlington, Rochelle Park, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, South Hackensack, Teterboro, Wallington, and Wood-Ridge

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Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner:

"Congressman Pascrell was a good and honorable public servant. Whoever replaces him will have very big shoes to fill."

Teterboro Mayor James P. Watt:

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"Our deepest sympathies to Congressman Pascrel's family. He was always responsive to the needs of Teterboro. Again, our deepest sympathies to his family."

State Senator/Wood-Ridge Mayor Paul Sarlo:

“We have lost one of our strongest, most impassioned leaders - and one of my best friends in public service. Bill Pascrell represented my hometown of Wood-Ridge and southern Bergen County in Congress, fighting for the needs of our communities and all our residents. I will always value the memory of Congressman Pascrell swearing me in when I first took the oath of office as Mayor of Wood-Ridge in 2000. Bill and I proudly shared our Italian-American heritage, and we both recognized the strength of diversity in New Jersey and our country. He made a lasting impact in a life of service. My sympathies to his wife Elsie, their sons, and the Pascrell family in this time of loss.”

Lodi Mayor Scott Luna:

"I am very sad to hear of the passing of my dear friend Congressman Bill Pascrell. He has been a lifelong public servant to the people of New Jersey and a true ally and friend to the Borough of Lodi. We may never see another leader like Bill Pascrell. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace."

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco:

“My heart is heavy after hearing about the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell. A lifelong public servant to the people of New Jersey and Bergen County, Congressman Pascrell was a champion, an ally, and a friend to all.

A man who wore his hometown on his sleeve, Bill gave his all for his beloved Paterson, first as mayor and then as its congressman for 28 years. I had the distinct honor of working closely with Bill throughout his decades of service. As a staunch advocate of first responders, Congressman Pascrell worked tirelessly to secure federal funding for our Bergen County police officers, EMS personnel––and especially our firefighters. Even before he was in Washington, Congressman Pascrell began his service to the people of Bergen County as a public school teacher at Paramus High School, where he shaped young minds for 12 years.

I extend my deepest condolences to Bill's family, friends, loved ones, and constituents. May he rest in peace, and know that his legacy of leadership, commitment, and dedication to the people he served will endure on for generations to come.”

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