Joseph T. Fitzpatrick

Joseph Thomas Fitzpatrick (June 1, 1929 – July 12, 2006) was an American politician.

Asked to be part of the Robert F Kennedy 1968 Presidential campaign. Primarily, as head of all the Southern States for that 1968 campaign.

Early life
Fitzpatrick was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in the neighborhood of Ocean View. Fitzpatrick was a high school basketball coach and was involved with the banking business. He was also Royster Fertilizer Company’s Traffic Manager for 15 years.

Political career
He was a member of the Democratic Party and was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia. He was involved with the 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy and the 1968 presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy.

Fitzpatrick served in the Virginia Senate from 1976 to 1981 and served as city treasurer of Norfolk, Virginia from 1981 to 2001. From 1992 to 2000, he served as vice president of the St. Mary's Cemetery board.

Fitzpatrick died in Norfolk, Virginia. He was survived by his three daughters and six grandchildren.