âA dedicated public servant and a steadfast friendâ: Former New Bedford mayor Frederick Kalisz succumbs to COVID-19
By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated January 28, 2021, 12:14 p.m.
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Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.O BRIEN, Frank GLOBE STAFF
Former New Bedford Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr., who served from 1998 to 2006, died Wednesday morning from complications brought on by COVID-19, according to his family and city officials. The former mayor was 63.
Kaliszâs brother, Michael Kalisz, confirmed his siblingâs passing via Facebook.
âFamily and friends â itâs with a saddened heart that I share the news that my brother, Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. passed away this morning due to complications from Covid,â Michael Kalisz wrote. âPlease keep Fredâs wife Pat, his son Ricky and our entire family in your thoughts and prayers. We will provide an update with arrangements. Thank you, stay safe and stay healthy.â
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