Background
Pendergast, John Joseph was born on February 28, 1906 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Joseph and Mary Agnes (Malvey) Pendergast.
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John Joseph Pendergast
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Education
Student Georgetown University, 1927-1928. Bachelor of Arts, Bates College, 1931.
Career
Athletic director, teacher high school, Mexico, Maine, 1931-1933. Insurance business, Lewiston, Maine, 1933-1936. Government official, since 1936.
Deputy regional director Office of Housing Expediter, Boston, 1945-1948, regional director, New York City, 1948-1950, Washington, 1950-1951.
Regional director Office of Rent Stabilization, Philadelphia, since 1952.
Achievements
Membership
Member of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (member of national board directors, 1934-1935).
Connections
Married Grace Barbara McCarty, November 23, 1932. Children: John Joseph III, George Anthony.
