Background
Pessagno, J. Meric was born on April 7, 1933 in Baltimore. Son of Allan D. and Pola Irene (Pokszywka) Pessagno.
Pessagno, J. Meric was born on April 7, 1933 in Baltimore. Son of Allan D. and Pola Irene (Pokszywka) Pessagno.
Bachelor, Catholic University America, 1957. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1973.
Professor Xarerian Brothers, New York City, 1951-1969, professor Islamic theology New York University, New York City, 1974-1977. Professor Islamic studies Pace University, White Plains, New York, 1988.
Fellow Connecticut Academy Arts Sciences. Member American Academy Religions (chairman Islamic studies group 1980-1985), American Oriental Society (book review editor 1985-1987), International Society Neo-Platonism, Columbia University Arabic Studies Group. Club: New Haven Oriental (Connecticut).
Married Betty Cacciapaglia Pessagno, November 21, 1971. Children: Eric, Claudia.