Background
Ponte,, John Joseph Da was born on May 12, 1933 in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Jay and Mary Elizabeth (Ferris) Da Ponte.
Ponte,, John Joseph Da was born on May 12, 1933 in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Jay and Mary Elizabeth (Ferris) Da Ponte.
Bachelor, Providence College, 1955. Juris Doctor, Boston University, 1962. Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1966.
Attorney United States Department Defense, Washington, 1962, United States Treasury, Washington, 1962—1967, United States Department Commerce, since 1968. Executive secretary Foreign Trade Zones Board. 1st. lieutenant United States Army, 1956-1959.
Board directors Friendship Neighborhood Association Coalition, Washington, 1974—1978. Active Sumner Citizens Association, Bethesda, Maryland, since 1978. Member of District of Columbia Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Society International Law.
Married Gunilla Karen Tornhagen, April 18, 1971. Children: Karen, Karsten.