Bernard Firestone

Background

Firestone, Bernard was born on May 1, 1918 in New York City. Son of Martin and Kate (Chariton) Firestone.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1939; Master of Arts, Loyola University, Chicago, 1948.

Career

With, Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company, 1939-1968; treasurer, Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company, 1962-1968; vice president, treasurer, Northwest Industries, Inc., Chicago, 1968-1989.

Achievements

• Bernard Firestone has been listed as a noteworthy Holding company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Union League.

Connections

Married Sylvia Zussin, December 24, 1939 (deceased). Children: Frank Joseph, Frances Katherine, Bethann, Mellisa Jan, Wendy Elyse. Married Bettie Kaplan, April 2, 1961.

Father:

Martin Firestone

Mother:

Kate (Chariton) Firestone

Spouse:

Bettie Kaplan

Spouse:

Sylvia Zussin

child:

Mellisa Jan Firestone

child:

Bethann Firestone

child:

Frank Joseph Firestone

child:

Wendy Elyse Firestone

child:

Frances Katherine Firestone