Background
Smith, John Joseph was born on February 11, 1913 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Jay and Mabel E. (Reid) Smith.
educator textile company executive
Smith, John Joseph was born on February 11, 1913 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Jay and Mabel E. (Reid) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Tufts U., 1935.
With, Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Chicopee Manufacturing Corporation, New Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1935;
president, Chicopee Manufacturing Corporation, since 1959;
chairman, Chicopee Manufacturing Corporation, 1971-1974;
with, Chicopee Mills, Inc., New York City, since 1959;
president, Chicopee Mills, Inc., since 1960;
chairman, Chicopee Mills, Inc., 1971-1975. Director Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, 1961-1974, member Executive Committee, 1966-1974. Chairman Chicopee Cuyk Holland, Devro Moodiesburn Scotland.
Adjunct Professor Florida Atlantic U., Boca Raton, 1976-1982.
Member American Association Technology Colorists and Chemists, American Chemical Society, Tau BetaPi, Gulf Stream Golf Club, The Little Club, Delray Beach (Florida) Club, The Misguamicut Club, Watch Hill (Rhode Island) Yacht Club.
Married Mary C. Moson, August 8, 1936. Children— Nancy S. (Mistress John Lee Lesher, Junior), Robert J.