Francis John Marousky

Background

Marousky, Francis John was born on October 28, 1935 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Anthony J. and Vera (Vinsavage) Marousky.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1957; Master of Science, U. Maryland., 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1967.

Career

Instructor horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1964-1967; research horticulturist, United States Department of Agriculture, Bradenton, Florida, 1967-1979; research horticulturist, United States Department of Agriculture, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1979-1982; research horticulturist, United States Department of Agriculture, Gainesville, Florida, 1982-1985; plant physiologist, United States Department of Agriculture, Gainesville, 1985-1990; horticulturist, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1990.

Achievements

• Francis John Marousky has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Holy Faith Catholic Church, Gainesville. With United States Army, 1958-1960. Fellow American Society Horticultural Science, Florida State Horticultural Society (vice president 1974-1975), Association Watch and Clock Collectors, Rotary, Pi Alpha Xi, Sigma Xi, Phi Sigma, Phi Mu Delta.

Connections

Married Constance Elliott, September 26, 1959. Children: Beth, Lynn, Mark, Michael, Lisa.

Father:

Anthony J. Marousky

Mother:

Vera (Vinsavage) Marousky

Spouse:

Constance Elliott

child:

Beth Marousky

child:

Lisa Marousky

child:

Lynn Marousky

child:

Mark Marousky

child:

Michael Marousky