Background
Silva, Felipe was born on February 27, 1919 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Son of Felipe and Hortensia (Cardenas) Silva. came to the United States, 1960, naturalized, 1968.
Silva, Felipe was born on February 27, 1919 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Son of Felipe and Hortensia (Cardenas) Silva. came to the United States, 1960, naturalized, 1968.
Student, University Michigan, 1938. D. Law, University Havana, 1942. Public Accountant, University Havana, 1943.
President, Tabacalera Cubana S.A., 1949-1960; special sales representative, ACC division American Tobacco Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1960-1962; manager P.R. branch, ACC division American Tobacco Company, San Juan, 1963-1967; export manager, American Tobacco Company division American Brands, Inc., New York City, 1968-1978; president American Cigar division, American Brands, Inc., 1979-1980; president, chief Executive officer American Cigar division, American Brands, Inc., 1981-1983; chairman, chief Executive officer cigar division, American Brands, Inc., 1983-1984.
Member University Michigan Alumni Association Lodges: Rotary.
Married Dolores Alvarez, February 3, 1945. Children: Ana, Felipe Rafael, Maria Dolores, Lourdes.