Background
Joyce, John Michael was born on September 18, 1908 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Michael and Mary Agnes (McCann) Joyce.
Joyce, John Michael was born on September 18, 1908 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Michael and Mary Agnes (McCann) Joyce.
Bachelor of Commercial Science, St. Saint Louis University, 1930; honorary Doctor of Laws, Iona College, 1962; honorary Doctor of Laws, College of Holy Cross, 1979.
With, Travelers Insurance Company, 1930-1937; with, Joyce 7-Up, Chicago, 1937-1939; president, New York Seven-Up Bottling Company, New Rochelle, 1939-1965; Chairman of the Board, New York Seven-Up Bottling Company, New Rochelle, 1965-1973; Chairman of the Board, director, Joyce Beverages, Incorporated, New York Rochelle, 1973-1984. Director Joyce Beverages subsidiary in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Washington, Connecticut.
Former chairman board governors New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center. Past trustee, past chairman board lay trustees Iona College, New Rochelle. Past president New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce.
Former member president's committee Notre Dame University. Trustee Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation, Inc., Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of New York, 1978-1989. President John M. and Mary A. Joyce Foundation.
Board directors New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York. Member of Westchester Country, Minocqua (Wisconsin) Country. Metropolitan (New York City).
Winged Foot Country (Mamaroneck, New York). St. Louis.
Married Catherine Bernice Peet, October 16, 1934. Children: John Michael III, Thomas Patrick, Patricia Anne (Mistress John K. Figge), Mary Catherine (Mistress Robert H. McCooey), Anne Elizabeth (Mistress Thomas G. Grace), Timothy Joseph, Cathleen (Mistress Thomas F. Egan).