Background
Sr., Edward J. DeBartolo was born on May 17, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Michael and Rose (Villani) DeB.
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Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.
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Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., American real estate developer. Registered professional engineer, registered surveyor. Member advisory council University Notre Dame; founder Italian Scholarship League. Second lieutenant C.E., United States Army, 1941-1946, PTO. Member Urban Land Institute, National Realty Committee, Thoroughbred Racing Association (Eclipse award 1989), International Council Shopping Centers, Italian-American War Veterans (life).
Education
Graduate, University Notre Dame. Doctor of Science (honorary), Florida Institute of Technology, 1981. Doctor Business Administration (honorary), Youngstown State University, 1984.
Career
Partner, Michael DeBartolo Construction Company, Youngstown, 1936-1941; president, Michael DeBartolo Construction Company, 1946-1948; president, Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, Youngstown, 1948-1979; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, 1979-1994. Owner Thistledown Racing Club, Cleveland, Louisiana Downs race tracks, Remington Pk., Oklahoma City.
Achievements
Membership
Member advisory council University Notre Dame. Founder Italian Scholarship League. Second lieutenant C.E., United States Army, 1941-1946, PTO. Member Urban Land Institute, National Realty Committee, Thoroughbred Racing Association (Eclipse award 1989), International Council Shopping Centers, Italian-American War Veterans (life).
Connections
Son of Michael and Rose (Villani) DeB. M. Maria Patricia Montani, December 18, 1943 (deceased). Children: Edward J. Junior, Marie D.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1981
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1984
Career
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1936 - 1941
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1948 - 1979
Awards
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Decorated Order of Merit (Italy). Named Man of Year, Youngstown West Side Merchants. and Civic Association, 1953, Fraternal Order Police, Boardman, Ohio, 1975, Mahoning Valley Economics Development Corporation, 1983, City of Pittsburgh, 1983, Pittsburgh chapter National American Sports Hall of Fame, 1986. Named honorary citizen City of St. Petersburg, Florida, 1973. Recipient Honor medal Ellis Island, 1986, Governor's award State of Ohio, 1984, Distinguished Citizen award Youngstown State University, 1984, Achievement award Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, 1986, Achievement award Ohio Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owners, 1986.Decorated Order of Merit (Italy). Named Man of Year, Youngstown West Side Merchants. and Civic Association, 1953, Fraternal Order Police, Boardman, Ohio, 1975, Mahoning Valley Economics Development Corporation, 1983, City of Pittsburgh, 1983, Pittsburgh chapter National American Sports Hall of Fame, 1986. Named honorary citizen City of St. Petersburg, Florida, 1973.
Recipient Honor medal Ellis Island, 1986, Governor's award State of Ohio, 1984, Distinguished Citizen award Youngstown State University, 1984, Achievement award Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, 1986, Achievement award Ohio Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owners, 1986.