Services held for Congressman Bill Pascrell in Paterson

PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) -- Hundreds of politicians and constituents paid their respects to the late Congressman Bill Pascrell at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson on Tuesday.

Pascrell proudly called Paterson his lifelong home. The 87-year-old passed away last Wednesday after being hospitalized for respiratory issues in July.

Pascrell dedicated his life to public service. After graduating from Fordham University, he served in the U.S. Army and spent a dozen years...