Death – Obituaries : (MARKET NEWS) – Family and friends are mourning the death of Michael Fitzpatrick, a former congressman from suburban Philadelphia who served four terms in the U.S. House before handing off the seat to his brother, died Monday January 6th 2020 at the age of 56.
Michael G. Fitzpatrick was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district from 2005 to 2007 and 2011 to 2017.
Michael G. Fitzpatrick Cause of Death.
Michael G. Fitzpatrick died Monday morning after a long battle with melanoma, his family said.
Tributes.
The following are some tributes posted on social media to honor the life and the legacy of the deceased.
Very emotional day finding out about the passing of my first ever boss an all around fantastic person, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick. Mike was a public servant to his core and cared so deeply about his family, staff and constituents. He will be dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/4jXZoblf9V
— Katie Brown (@Katie_BrownNSC) January 6, 2020
Our nation lost a true patriot today. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick was a champion for our beloved Bucks County. No one worked harder than Mike – a tireless and tough campaigner, passionate about the Boy Scouts & our thoughts and prayers are w his family https://t.co/zkDIDjNicS
— HON Patrick J Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) January 6, 2020
Our office is saddened to hear about the passing of former Congressman and @DickinsonLaw alum Mike Fitzpatrick. Our condolences are with the Bucks community and Fitzpatrick family, particularly @RepBrianFitz, who currently holds the congressional seat. pic.twitter.com/zAqZfJDl9D
— Penn State Government and Community Relations (@PennStateGov) January 6, 2020
Very sad news.
Prayers and sympathy for the Fitzpatrick family.
Former Bucks Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick dead at 56 – News – Bucks County Courier Times – Levittown, PA
https://t.co/gXMmxuVSwr— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) January 6, 2020
When it came to working across the aisle, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick truly walked the walk and he did it with humility and grace. I’ll always be thankful for his support of gun safety. Sending love to his brother and family. https://t.co/VOUK4ioOD0
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) January 6, 2020
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