Background
Barbera, Frank Thomas La was born on March 13, 1944 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Son of Frank Thomas and Florence (Patrinostro) La Barbera.
Barbera, Frank Thomas La was born on March 13, 1944 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Son of Frank Thomas and Florence (Patrinostro) La Barbera.
Associate of Arts, St. Leo College, 1962. Bachelor, St. Leo College, 1964.
Displayman Sears, Roebuck & Company, Lakeland, 1964—1969. Display manager Montgomery Ward & Company, 1969—1975. Interior designer, sales representative Badcock Furniture Corporation, 1975—1978.
Sales representative Neumann Oil Corporation, Tampa, Florida, since 1978. Fleet & leasing salesman Lakeland Ford Company. President Success Technologies Ltd.
Member Polk County Bicentennial Steering Committee, 1972—1976.
Member of Knights of Columbus, Junior Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce, Plant City Chamber of Commerce (president 1972-1973), Florida Chamber of C. (state vice president 1973-1974, regional director 1974-1975, external vice president 1976-1977), Seminole Gun Club, Italian-American Club, Club, Plant City Elks Club (exalted ruler 1985-1987), Sertoma Club(Lakeland), Lions Club (Mulberry, Florida) (3d v.p 1976-1977).
Married Joyce Marie Chenel La Barbera, August 8, 1964. Children: Frank Thomas III, Paul Andrew.