John Richard Alongi

Background

Alongi, John Richard was born on January 1, 1927 in St. Louis. Son of Guy and Rosalie (Finazzo) Alongi.

Education

Student, Washington University, St. Louis, 1946—1947.

Career

President Alongi Enterprises, Du Quoin, Illinois, 1952—1979, Mid-American Mine & Tool, Du Quoin, 1955—1985. Secretary-treasurer Pin-Set International, 1955—1980. National mixer consultant Coca-Cola United States of America, Atlanta, 1964—1966.

Executive legislation aide United States Congressman Kenneth J. Gray, Washington, since 1985. Consultant Sandvic Mine & Tool, Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, 1978—1980, Smith Mine & Tool, Mentor, Ohio, 1980—1983. Director Du Quoin State Bank, 1984—1985.

Executive director Economic Development Council, since 1985. Served to corporal United States Army, 1950-1952, Republic of Korea.

Achievements

• John Richard Alongi has been listed as a noteworthy government official, consultant, inventor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Boys Club America, Du Quoin, 1972—1982. President Du Quoin Business Association, 1969—1970. Chairman Southern Illinois Industrial Commission, Du Quoin, 1970—1978, Southern Illinois Tourism Commission, Du Quoin, 1978—1985.

Member of Du Quoin Business Association (president 1969-1970), American Legion, National Restaurant Association, National Beverage and Soft-Drink Association, National Pizza Association, National Inventors Association, Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Connections

Married Betty Ann Kremer, October 14, 1962. Children: Guy William III, Rosalie, John R. World War II.

Father:

Guy Alongi

Mother:

Rosalie (Finazzo) Alongi

Spouse:

Betty Ann Kremer

child:

John R. World War II Alongi

child:

Guy William III Alongi

child:

Rosalie Alongi