Background
Sonnett, John Francis was born on July 14, 1912 in Throgs Neck, New York, United States. Son of John A. and Margaret (McLaughlin) Sonnett.
Sonnett, John Francis was born on July 14, 1912 in Throgs Neck, New York, United States. Son of John A. and Margaret (McLaughlin) Sonnett.
Bachelor of Science, Fordham University, 1933, Bachelor of Laws, 1936.
Admitted to New York bar, 1936. Associate firm Cotton, Franklin, Wright & Gordon, New York City, 1936-1941. Executive assistant to United State Attorneys Southern District New York, 1941-1943.
Chief assistant United State Attorneys, 1943.
Civilian special assistant to secretary navy, 1945. Assistant United State Attorneys general charge claims division Department Justice, 1945-1947, assistant United State Attorneys general charge anti-trust division, 1947-1948.
Partner firm Cahill, Gordon, Sonnett Reindel & Ohl, New York City, 1948-1966, senior partner, 1967-1969. Director Perkins Services North.V., Massey Ferguson Services North.V., FOSECO, Incorporated.
Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1943-1945. Clubs: University, India House (New York City).
Married Monya Karpeshuk, June 24, 1939. Children: John Peter, Stephen Franklin.