John Blaze De Francesco

Background

Francesco, John Blaze De was born on May 22, 1936 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Blaze and Mae (Matyscyk) DeFrancesco.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Connecticut, 1958.

Career

Senior vice president, Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., Chicago, 1967-1977; executive vice president, Ruder Finn & Rotman, Inc., Chicago, 1977-1985; principal, Chief Executive Officer, DeFrancesco/Goodfriend Public Relations, since 1985.

Achievements

• John Blaze De Francesco has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Illinois Division Vocational Rehabilitation, 1976-1978. Member public relations advisory board Governor's State University, since 1994. Commander United States Navy, 1958-1967.

Commander of The United States Navy Reserve. Retired 1979. Member Public Rels. Society American, American Marketing Association, Sales and Marketing Executives of Chicago, Chicago Association Director Marketing, Navy League United States, Naval Reserve Association Naval Order of the United States.

Connections

Married Louise C. Terlizzo, November 1,1958 (divorced 1983). Children: Daryl, Jay, Dana, Dorian. Married Diana Picchietti, October 20, 1990.

Father:

John Blaze DeFrancesco

Mother:

Mae (Matyscyk) DeFrancesco

Spouse:

Louise C. Terlizzo

Spouse:

Diana Picchietti

child:

Dana Francesco

child:

Dorian Francesco

child:

Jay Francesco

child:

Daryl Francesco