Background
Franco, James A. De was born on November 5, 1937 in Brooklyn. Son of Antonio and Rose (Meloa) De Franco.
Franco, James A. De was born on November 5, 1937 in Brooklyn. Son of Antonio and Rose (Meloa) De Franco.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, St. Johns University, Queens, New York, 1960.
Manager various pharmacies, 1961-1973. Owner Bayport Pharmacy, 1973-1979. Owner, operator De Franco Pharmacy, Bronx, New York, since 1980.
Co-founder, president Featherbed Lane Tenant and Merchant Association South Bronx, 1975-1977.
Officer Morris Hts. Association South Bronx, 1978-1979. Founder, president Dogwood Park Civic Association, Franklin Square, 1978-1980. President Franklin Square Ad Hoc Committee, 1980, Long Island Civic Action Committee, 1981.
Member audit and quality control committee New York State Department Social Superior vena cava syndrome, 1988-1990. Served with United States Army, to 1967. Member Italian Pharmaceutical Society (president 1976-1978), Pharmaceutical Society State New York (board of directors 1984-1989, president 1990-1991, Chairman of the Board 1991-1992)), Italian Pharmaceutical Society State New York (executive director since 1988), New York City Pharmaceutical Society (board directors since 1992, executive director since 1993, editor newsletter since 1993).
Married Elaine J. Motyka, May 8, 1965. Children: Anthony, Roseann, Kathleen.