Background
Palma, Joseph Alphonse Di was born on January 17, 1931 in New York City. Son of Gaetano and Michela May (Ambrosio) Di Palma.
lawyer investment company executive
Palma, Joseph Alphonse Di was born on January 17, 1931 in New York City. Son of Gaetano and Michela May (Ambrosio) Di Palma.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1952; Juris Doctor, Fordham University, 1958; Master of Laws in Taxation, New York University, 1959.
Tax attorney Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1960-1964. Vice president tax department Trans World Airlines, 1964-1974. Private practice law, 1974-1987.
Investor, executive director Di Palma Family Holdings, Las Vegas and New York City, since 1987. Consultant in field; head study group Comprehensive Gaming Study, New York City and Washington, since 1990. Think tank executive director Di Palma Position Papers.
Founder Di Palma Forum, University Nevada, Las Vegas. Established The Di Palma Center for Study of Jewelry and Precious Metals at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York City. Executive producer Feature Film Shannon's Rainbow 2009.
Board of directors Friends of the Henry St. Settlement, New York City, 1961-1963, Outdoor Cleanliness Association, New York City, 1961-1965. Chairman Air Transport Association Taxation Committee, 1974. With United States Army, 1953-1954.
Member International Platform assosiation, New York State Bar assosiation, New York Athletic Club.
Married Joycelyn Ann Engle, April 18, 1970. Children: Joycelyn Joan, Julianne Michelle.