Longtime member of the Senate family, John 'J.J.' Piskadlo Jr., dies unexpectedly
John Joseph “J.J.” Piskadlo Jr., a senior legislative aide to Democratic Sen. Tina Polsky, died unexpectedly June 17 at the age of 52, leaving behind a wife and young daughter.
Piskadlo spent his career in public service, working as a congressional aide and then in the state Legislature. It’s believed that he suffered a heart attack while visiting the beach — his favorite place — before he died, Polsky said.
Losing him so suddenly was taking a toll, she added.
“My staff and I are devastated by the loss of J.J.,” Polsky wrote in a text. “He was a mentor and friend to everyone in the process and he was loved and respected by all. He made me a better Senator and I miss him terribly.”
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