Background
Gentile, Felix Michael was born on February 16, 1910 in Bronx, New York City. Son of Michael and Carmelina (Rizzone) Gentile.
Gentile, Felix Michael was born on February 16, 1910 in Bronx, New York City. Son of Michael and Carmelina (Rizzone) Gentile.
Bachelor of Science, Manhattan College, 1932. Diploma social work Fordham University, 1934.
Social worker New York State Department Social Welfare, 1933-1935, senior social worker, 1935-1936. Social research analyst Works Project Administration, 1936-1937. Associate technical advisor Social Security Administration, 1937-1941, public assistance analyst, 1941-1942.
Executive secretary Louisiana Society Mental Health, 1942-1944.
Secretary Louisiana Child Care Committee, chairman mental health committee Office Civilian Defense, 1943 44. Secretary Governor's Commision on Mental Health Laws, 1944-1945.
Lecturer school social work Tulane University, Louisiana State University. Deputy director welfare Italy Mission, U.N.R.R.A., 1944-1945.
Deputy director Administration Services charge overseas service, 1945-1946.
Research associate Russell Sage Foundation, 1946-1947. Executive director, board community relations City of Toledo, 1947-1952. Lecturer community organization U. Toledo, 1950-1951.
Executive director Big Brothers American, Incorporated. since 1952.
Member American Association Social Workers, National Conference Social Work, Civil Rights Committee (board. Member, chairman 1949-1951). Club: Philadelphia Torch.
Married Elizabeth Steele Schumacher, January 20, 1940. Children: Elizabeth Steele, Philip Steele.