Background
Abeles, James David was born on March 24, 1916 in New York City. Son of James A. and Williemene H. (Kirtland) Abeles.
manufacturing company executive
Abeles, James David was born on March 24, 1916 in New York City. Son of James A. and Williemene H. (Kirtland) Abeles.
Student, Stevens Institute Technology, 1935-1936; student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1936-1937.
Tool and die apprentice, Electrolux Company, 1934-1935; erecting engineer, United States Fire Protection Company, 1937-1938; sales engineer, Thomas F. Mason Company, 1938-1939; time study engineer, Waterbury Button Company, 1939-1940; with, Purolator, Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, 1940-1987; director, Purolator, Inc., 1954-1987; president, Purolator, Inc., 1955-1970; chairman of the executive committee, Purolator, Inc., 1970-1973; president, director, Interpace Corporation, 1973-1974; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Interpace Corporation, 1974-1976.
Member Jockey Hollow Fish and Game Protective Association, Chi Phi. Clubs: Somerset Hills Country (Bernardsville, New Jersey). Seal Harbor (Maine) Yacht.
Married Elizabeth Brunet, August 24, 1940 (deceased 1978). Children: James B. and Elizabeth K. (twins). Married Mary E. Ballantyne, December 11, 1982.