Background
Fitzpatrick, Edwin J. was born on April 15, 1910 in New York City. Son of James E. and Anna (Gallagher) Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, Edwin J. was born on April 15, 1910 in New York City. Son of James E. and Anna (Gallagher) Fitzpatrick.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1932.
Assistant instructor economics Cornell University, 1932-1933. Vice president charge sales Clapp's Baby Foods, Inc., 1933-1941. Assistant chief food division West Palm Beach, 1941-1942.
President Chef Boy-ar-dee Foods, Inc., Milton, Pennsylvania, 1946-1949. Also director, vice president American Home Foods, Incorporated, New York York City, 1946-1949. President Permacel Tape Corporation, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1949-1955.
General partner Orvis Brothers & Company, New York City, 1955-1963. Private investor, from 1963. President Roney-Fitzpatrick Foundation, Craigielea Educational Fund Inc.
Consultant business and defense service administration Department Commerce, 1954-1955.
Trustee Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield, New Jersey, Wardlaw Country Day School. President Alumni Inter-fraternity Council Cornell University Major to colonel Quartermaster Corps United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Phi, Quill and Dagger.
Clubs: Genesee Valley (Rochester, New York ). Plainfield (New Jersey). Country; University (New York City).
Bath (Miami Beach), Indian Creek Country (Miami Beach).
Married Betty C. Roney, July 5, 1940. Children– Edwin J., Anne Roney.