The husband of Alaska’s lone member of the House of Representatives died on Wednesday after a plane crash in the state.
“We are devastated to share that Mary’s husband, Eugene Peltola Jr. — ‘Buzzy’ to all of us who knew and loved him — passed away earlier this morning following a plane accident in Alaska,” Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-AK) chief of staff Anton McParland said in a statement Wednesday.
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“He was one of those people that was obnoxiously good at everything,” he continued. “He had a delightful sense of humor that lightened the darkest moments. He was definitely the cook in the family. And family was most important to him. He was completely devoted to his parents, kids, siblings, extended family, and friends — and he simply adored Mary. We are heartbroken for the family’s loss.”
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“Mary is returning home to be with their family, and we ask that their privacy be respected during this time,” the statement concluded. “Our team will continue to meet with constituents and carry on the work of the office while Mary and her family grieve.”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded to the news Wednesday in a statement, saying, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gene ‘Buzzy’ Peltola, the beloved husband of Rep. Mary Peltola and the devoted father and step-father of Conrad, Matthew, Job, Nora, Gene, Trevor and Kaeli. The entire House Democratic Caucus is mourning the loss of Buzzy and we are lifting Mary and the Peltola family up in prayer. We will be there for her in any way she needs during this unimaginable time of tragedy.”
This story is developing and will be updated.
