State Rep. Jim Miceli passes away after suffering massive heart attack

WILMINGTON, Mass. — State Rep. Jim Miceli (D-Middlesex) died during a Little League event in Wilmington on Saturday morning.

Miceli, who was 83-years-old, was attending the opening ceremonies for the season when he suffered a massive heart attack at around 10 a.m. Fire officials said he was transported to a local hospital but was declared dead shortly after.

BREAKING NEWS: Very sad to report that State Rep Jim Miceli passed away this morning at 1107. Tremendous man. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
— Jamie Pote (@JamiePote) April 21, 2018

Gov. Charlie Baker tweeted out his thoughts after Miceli's passing.

I have known Jim Miceli for about 30 years. We did not always agree - but he was always a gentleman, and a hugely aggressive advocate for his district and his beliefs. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/1XVIwMkhop
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieBakerMA) April 21, 2018

Fellow State Representative Steve Ultrino offered his condolences after the news broke.

Today I ask you to take a moment and pray for my colleague, Representative Jim Miceli, who passed away. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.... https://t.co/r2lxcnn12j
— Rep. Steve Ultrino (@RepUltrino) April 21, 2018

Miceli proposed a bill last year to reinstate the death penalty in Massachusetts and helped to obtain $100,000 in funding for Into Action Recovery in January.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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State Rep. Jim Miceli passes away after suffering massive heart attack

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