John Anthony Celona

Background

Celona, John Anthony was born on May 19, 1953 in Providence. Son of Anthony and Geraldine (Luca) Celona.

Education

Bachelor, Providence College, 1975.

Career

Chairman, founder, North Providence chapter Rhode Island Young Democrats, 1975-1977; state president, North Providence chapter Rhode Island Young Democrats, 1976-1978; member, Government Justice Commission, since 1975; town councilman, North Providence, since 1975; county president pro temporary, North Providence, 1981-1982; president, North Providence, since 1983; chairman, School Renovation Committee, 1975-1978; 2d vice-chairman, North Providence Town Democratic Committee member, Rhode Island State Democratic Finance Committee Rhode Island state senator, since 1995. Owner Celona, Inc., since 1972.

Achievements

• John Anthony Celona has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee St. Anthony Church, since 1984. Member KC, North Providence Fraternal Order of Police Association (president 1985-1995), Providence Boosters Association, Friends of Football, Providence College Alumni Association, Friends of Union Free Library., Sons of Italy.

Connections

Married Karleen Ann Murpity. 1 child, John A. Junior.

Father:

Anthony Celona

Mother:

Geraldine (Luca) Celona

Spouse:

Karleen Ann Murpity

child:

John A. Junior Celona