Background
LaLena, John Charles was born on March 9, 1931 in Corona, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Josephine (Virga) LaLena.
LaLena, John Charles was born on March 9, 1931 in Corona, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Josephine (Virga) LaLena.
Bachelor of Science in Education, State University of New York, Oneonta, 1954; Master of Arts in Social Studies, Columbia University, 1960.
Vice president, general manager, V. LaRosa & Sons, Danielson, Connecticut, 1960-1962; vice-president, director operations, V. LaRosa & Sons, Brooklyn, 1962-1966; executive vice president, Long Island Mararoni Company Inc., Deer Park, New York, 1966-1969; vice president/finance consultant, Merrill Lynch Consumer Markets, Manhasset, New York, since 1969.
Active National Leukemia Association, Garden City, New York, 1967-1979, president, 1971-1973, Chairman of the Board 1974-1979. With United States Army 1954-1956 (Japan). Member Kiwanis International (New York City district officer 1988-1993, international relations chairman 1993-1994, lieutenant governor Long Island North 1986-1987, named Man of the Year 1987).
Married Eleanor E. LaRosa, 1960.