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Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko dies from COVID-19 complications
‘He gave it his all,’ councilman says
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The City of Dearborn Heights released the following statement on its Facebook page:
The City of Dearborn Heights is saddened to announce the sudden death late Tuesday of Mayor Dan Paletko from complications associated with COVID-19. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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In what could very well be the last recording of Paletko, the mayor wished Dearborn Heights residents happy holidays and shared his thoughts on 2020.
“This has been a year like no other,” Paletko said. “The most challenging and difficult in my political career.”
Mayor Paletko passes away after complications with COVID-19 Posted: Wednesday 12.30.2020 1:20 am
DEABORN HEIGHTS – Sad news from Dearborn Heights Tuesday night with the passing of Mayor Dan Paletko, who lost his fight with COVID-19, just a week after his 70th birthday.
“The City of Dearborn Heights is saddened to announce the sudden death late Tuesday of Mayor Dan Paletko from complications associated with COVID-19,” the city’s government said over social media. “More information will be posted as it becomes available.”
Not many knew of Paletko’s illness. The Arab American News learned that he was admitted into a hospital on Monday and passed away the next day.