Background
Sr., John Anthony Grisanti was born on October 25, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Rinaldo and Mary (Gusi) G.
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John Anthony Grisanti Sr.
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Graduated from the high school, Memphis.
Career
With, various restaurants, 1954-1972; owner, manager, John Grisanti's Restaurant, Memphis, since 1972.
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Membership
Chairman mayor's task force, Memphis, 1984-1987. Past board directors Lupus Foundation, Epilepsy Foundation, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Easter Seal Foundation, American Cancer Society. Goodwill ambassador, fundraiser Girl Scouts United States, 1983-1984.
Fundraiser Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Judge Atlanta International Wine Festival. Board directors Les Amis du Vin.
Founder, 1st president Memphis chapter Unico, regional director Cooley's anemia fund drive, 1983-1984, active Columbus Park project Served with United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Wine Society, Society Wine Educators.
Connections
Married Dolores Louise DeBandi, April 24, 1954. Children: John A., Junior, Dolores L., David M.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient Mayoral recognition: named Outstanding Italian-American, Unico, 1985, Restaraunter of Year, Les Amis du Vin, Silver Springs, Maryland., 1985, Decoration fo Cavaliere Dell 'Ordine al Merito della Republica Italiana, 1989.Recipient Mayoral recognition: named Outstanding Italian-American, Unico, 1985, Restaraunter of Year, Les Amis du Vin, Silver Springs, Maryland., 1985, Decoration fo Cavaliere Dell 'Ordine al Merito della Republica Italiana, 1989.