Former Democrat, New York State Rep. Nita Roy, passed away on Saturday at the age of 87 after fighting metastatic breast cancer for several years, her family revealed in a statement.
Tony Aiello, reporter for CBS News New York; Share The family statement in X. Lowey's post was said to have been “a true civil servant,” and an “insatiable fighter jet who “worked across the aisle to bring about consequences.”
“In great sadness, former Congressman Nita M. Roy announces that she passed away peacefully on March 15th at the age of 87. “Nita has quietly and bravely in recent years fighting metastatic breast cancer with the same tenacity and strength she has fought over her 32-year Congressional career for women, children and families around the United States and around the world.”
The statement continued:
Nita was the best friend of her beloved wife, partner and her precious husband, Stephen Roy, at 64. Beloved mother to Dana (David), Jackie (David), and Douglas (Ellen). and his devoted and beloved grandmother to Gillian, Daniel, Jesse, Jonah, Iran, Rebecca, Jonathan and Solene. Nita's family was the centre of her life, just as she had for all of us. We will miss her more than the words can say and will be extremely comforted to know that she is living a complete and purposeful life.
A true civil servant, she was led by the core values of the Jews of the world's “Tikkun Olam.” She was an insatiable fighter, working across the aisles, bringing results to her members and all Americans. She served on the House Budget Committee for 28 years, where she was promoted to chair by her colleagues. She sponsored life-changing laws in the fields of education, medical research and international relations.
“She served in Congress from 1989 to 2021,” Roy made history as the first woman. serve As chairman of the House Approximately Expenditure Committee, Politics.
The outlet noted that before serving in Congress, Roy worked “as New York Secretary of State in 1985.”
Nita Su Roy was born in the Bronx on July 5, 1937. After working on Maria Cuomo's campaign for New York's Lieutenant Governor in 1974, Lowe served as New York Secretary of State in 1985.
Several lawmakers including Rep. Richie Torres (D-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY), New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), paid tribute to Lowey in his social media posts, describing him as a “trailblazer.”
“Rep. Nita Roy was a pioneer and was the best in New York,” Torres said. I wrote it In X's post, “Her leadership and heritage will endure for generations. I pray to her loved ones for the deepest pathos of my dol.”
“She was a trail blazer, a progressive champion, a great representative and a friend of mine,” Clinton said. I wrote it In X's post, “We miss you, Nita.”
“Nita Roy was a pioneer,” said Cuomo. I wrote it “She's missed.” in X's post.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Rep. Nita Roy.” I wrote it In a post from X, “As a freshman member of Congress, she showed us the ropes while learning how to navigate Washington. She was a dedicated, tireless fighter in New York. Our idea is with her family and her loved ones.”
“Doina and I are saddened by the loss of Rep. Nita Roy, the Hudson Valley champion who dedicated his life to the people of New York's 17th district,” Royer said. I wrote it In a post on X, “Nita Roy, a pioneer who made history as the first chair of the Approximately Expenditure Committee, has influenced all New Yorkers and American lives. Her passion for our community will never be forgotten. My thoughts are in her family, friends and neighbors. May her memories always be a blessing to all of us.”
