Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Passing of Baltimore Legend John Paterakis

(Timonium, MD) — Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger issued the following statement on the passing of Baltimore legend John Paterakis: 

I join so many others in mourning the loss of a Baltimore giant today. John Paterakis used to say that his success was owed to luck and chance, but I don’t believe that to be the case. He earned his achievements through honest hard work and his incredible business acumen. He was generous with his time, his money and his friendship.

John was known for taking big risks and he took one on me when I was a young Baltimore County Councilman in the 1980s. I have always been grateful for his support and advice.

John was a visionary who understood the delicate balance between private business and government partnerships, working closely with longtime politician and former Governor of Maryland, William Donald Schaefer, to redevelop and reinvigorate what we now know today as the beautiful Harbor East.  

His commitment to Baltimore will be his legacy that will live on for generations to come.