Background
Petrocelli, Americo William was born on February 17, 1931 in Providence.
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Americo William Petrocelli
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Providence College, 1954. Master of Science in Chemistry, Providence College, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Rhode Island, 1960.
Doctor of Education (honorary), Constatinian University, 1990.
Career
Research scientist, General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, 1960-1962;
chief materials and engineering, General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, 1966-1968;
development engineering manager, General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, 1968-1970;
vice president engineering, Yardney Electric Division, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1970-1971;
general manager, Yardney Electric Division, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1971-1975;
executive vice president, Yardney Electric Division, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1975-1977;
vice president for business and finance, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1977-1989;
commissioner higher education, State of Rhode Island, Providence, since 1989. Member Workforce 2000, Providence, since 1988. Trustee Rhode Island School Design, Providence, since 1989.
President Rhode Island Children's Crusade for Higher Education, Providence, since 1990. Board directors Institute for International Sport, Kingston.
Membership
Member Westerly School Committee, 1964-1970, Westerly Civil Defense Council, 1960-1962. Incorporator Westerly Hospital. Board directors United Way, Providence, 1976.
1st lieutenant United States Army. Member Aerospace Medical Association, American Institute Chemists, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Doris Petrocelli. 4 children.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Recipient United Italian-American award, 1981, Goodrich award, 1986, chester H. Kirk Distinguished Engineer award, 1990, Claibone Pell award, 1990, John Hope Settlement House award, 1990.Recipient United Italian-American award, 1981, Goodrich award, 1986, chester H. Kirk Distinguished Engineer award, 1990, Claibone Pell award, 1990, John Hope Settlement House award, 1990.