Background
Jay, Frank Peter was born on February 12, 1922 in Brooklyn. Son of Frank G. and Harriet Ann (Niffer) Jay.
Jay, Frank Peter was born on February 12, 1922 in Brooklyn. Son of Frank G. and Harriet Ann (Niffer) Jay.
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1943; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1946.
Member of faculty, Fordham University, 1946-1992; Professor of English, Fordham University, 1948-1992; editor-in-chief reference books, Funk & Wagnalls, New York City, 1963-1965; executive editor, Funk & Wagnalls, New York City, 1968-1973; editor-in-chief reference books, Reader's Digest, New York City, 1965-1966; editor-in-chief, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Dictionary, 1977, 84, 88.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1943. Member Overseas Press Club (New York City), Writers' Circuit St. Croix, East Enders Society St. Croix, Princeton Club (New York City), Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Jayne Marie Charles, August 15, 1947. Children: Jennifer, Christopher, Alison, Angela, Jonathan, Melissa, Bryan, Nicole, Matthew.