John Joseph Taft

Background

Taft, John Joseph was born on December 5, 1946 in Brooklyn. Son of John Taft and Marie Eva Martineau.

Education

Bachelor of Science, C.W. Post College, 1993.

Career

Senior dispatcher, Village of Hempstead, New York, 1972-1985; veterans counselor, Nassau County, Plainview, New York, since 1985.

Achievements

• John Joseph Taft has been listed as a noteworthy Counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1965-1971. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, American Legion, First Marine Division Association, Marine Corps League (past area vice commandant Long Island chapter, national chairman), Military Order Devil Dogs (past pack leader, past pound keeper), Military Order Purple Heart, National Amputation Foundation, Second Marine Division Association, Third MarineDivsn. Association, Veterans Vietnam War, Vietnam Dog Handler Association (past national vice president).

Connections

Married Susan M. Alfin (divorced November 1984). 1 child, Donna L.; married Linda L. Bleecker, May 25, 1987.

Father:

John Taft

Mother:

Marie Eva Martineau

Spouse:

Susan M. Alfin

Spouse:

Linda L. Bleecker

child:

Donna L. Taft