John Wilfred Burley

Background

Burley,, John Wilfred was born on November 16, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of John Wilfred and Mary Elizabeth (Arthur) Burley.

Education

BME, Pratt Institute, 1940.

Career

Engineer Bullard Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1940—1943. With War Production Board, Washington, 1941—1942. Instrument salesman Otis Elevator Company, New York City, 1946—1950.

Vice president Jennings Machine Company, Philadelphia, 1950, Jennings Engineering, Philadelphia, 1950—1955. Vice president sales, incorporator, director Penntube Plastics, 1955—1969. Director Dixon Industries, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1968—1969.

President, director Penn Precision Manufacturing, Inc., Philadelphia, since 1980, executive committee, member, since 1983, buildings and grounds com member, since 1985. Director annual fund, since 1984. Board directors United Cerebral Palsy, Delaware City, 1960—1962.

Served with United States Army, 1943-1946.

Achievements

• Achievements include patents in field.

Membership

Member of Society Plastics Industry (director 1966-1968), Shriners, Masons.

Connections

Married Edith J. Ackerman, June 14, 1941. Children: Christine, John Wilfred III, Lynnette, Robin.

Father:

John Wilfred Burley

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth (Arthur) Burley

Spouse:

Edith J. Ackerman

child:

Robin Burley,

child:

Christine Burley,

child:

Lynnette Burley,

child:

John Wilfred III Burley,