Background
Frova, Manlio was born on February 28, 1889 in near Caneva, Italy. Son of Antonio and Mary (Chiesa) Frova.
Frova, Manlio was born on February 28, 1889 in near Caneva, Italy. Son of Antonio and Mary (Chiesa) Frova.
Student Technology Institute of Textiles, Como, Italy, 1906, Bicconi University, Milano, 1908.
Came to the United States, 1912, naturalized, 1918. Textile manufacturer, Europe. With Warren (Rhode Island) Textile and Machinery Company, from 1935, president, from 1944.
Joined Berkshire Fine Spinning Association, Providence, 1935, becoming vice president, 1948.
Following merger of companies, became vice-president, director Berkshire-Hathaway, Incorporated., Providence. Home: Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Married Julia Hadro, November 16, 1935. Children: Carl, Jean.