William Patrick Dixon

Dec 12, 1943 - Jan 8, 2025December 12, 1943 - January 8, 2025

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William Patrick Dixon

Dec 12, 1943 - Jan 8, 2025December 12, 1943 - January 8, 2025


Place of birth

Buffalo, New York

Occupation

Civil rights attorney, United States Ambassador, television commentator, licensed private detective

Family

Wife Amy, children Bill and Meaghan, grandchildren William Patrick Hill-Dixon, Haley and Ethan Clawsie, great-grandson Will Dixon

Political involvement

Managed Democratic National Convention, served as counsel to Governor Pat Lucey, ran campaigns for George McGovern, Jimmy Carter, and Gary Hart

Notable achievements

Drafted consumer legislation that still protects Americans today, served as United States representative to the World Bank

Personal traits

Fierce advocate, patriot, golfer, loyal friend, had a huge heart and sense of humor

Preceded in death by

Son Michael, parents William Joseph and Monica Lahiff Dixon, brother-in-law George Doyle

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Born on December 12, 1943

Buffalo, New York

Passed away on January 8, 2025

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