Background
Velella, Guy John was born on September 25, 1944 in New York City. Son of Vincent J. and Carmella (Chiavaro) Velella.
Velella, Guy John was born on September 25, 1944 in New York City. Son of Vincent J. and Carmella (Chiavaro) Velella.
Bachelor, St. John's U., 1967; Juris Doctor, Suffolk U., 1970.
Attorney, Velella, Velella, Basso & Calandra, New York City, since 1971; assemblyman, New York State Assembly, Albany, 1972-1982; member, New York State Senate, Albany, since 1986; assistant majority leader, New York State Senate, Albany.
President, chairman District 11 School Board, New York City, 1983-1986. County chairman Bronx County Republican Committee, since 1986. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association.
Married Patricia O'Malley Velella, June 6, 1965. Children: Gina, Lisa, Vincent, Patti.