Background
Elwee, John Gerard Mc was born on December 19, 1921 in Port Bannatyne, Scotland. Son of James and Margaret (Fitzgerald) master of Civil Engineering. came to the United States, 1925.
life insurance company executive
Elwee, John Gerard Mc was born on December 19, 1921 in Port Bannatyne, Scotland. Son of James and Margaret (Fitzgerald) master of Civil Engineering. came to the United States, 1925.
Attended, Boston College, 1939-1942; Bachelor of Laws, Boston College, 1950; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Boston College, 1987; graduate advanced management program, Harvard University, 1960; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bentley College, 1986.
With, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1945-1993; assistant secretary, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1957-1961; 2d vice president, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1961-1965; vice president, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1965-1971; senior vice president, secretary, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1972-1974; executive vice president, secretary, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1974-1979; president, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1979-1981; chairman, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1982-1986; also board directors, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, 1976-1993. Board directors Data General Corporation.
Trustee, associate Boston College. Life trustee Boston Museum of Science With United States Navy, 1941-1945. Member Weston Golf Club, Commercial Club, Knights of Malta.
Married Barbara Sullivan, March 31, 1951. Children: Neal, Janet, Sheila, Brian.