Ernest Leonard Fontana

Background

Fontana, Ernest Leonard was born on February 28, 1941 in Cleveland. Son of William and Josephine Agnes (Russo) Fontana.

Education

Bachelor of Science, John Carroll U., 1962; Master of Arts, Notre Dame U., 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Notre Dame U., 1969.

Career

Assistant Professor of English, Xavier U., Cincinnati, 1966-1970; associate professor, Xavier U., Cincinnati, 1970-1973; professor, Xavier U., Cincinnati, since 1973; chair, English, 1976-1984.

Achievements

• Ernest Leonard Fontana has been listed as a noteworthy English educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association.

Interests

• Avocations: architectural history, photography, film, cooking, jazz.

Connections

Married Nélida Mietta, Febr.5, 1966. Children: Leonardo, Vanessa.

Father:

William Fontana

Mother:

Josephine Agnes (Russo) Fontana

Spouse:

Nélida Mietta

child:

Vanessa Fontana

child:

Leonardo Fontana