Background
Creanza, Joseph was born on March 1, 1905 in New York City. Son of Peter and Maria (Pappalardi) Creanza.
Creanza, Joseph was born on March 1, 1905 in New York City. Son of Peter and Maria (Pappalardi) Creanza.
Bachelor of Science, Lewis Institute, 1932; AM, University of Chicago, 1935.
Instructor French, Lewis Institute, Chicago, 1932-1938; professor, chairman modern language department, Central Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1938-1944; professor modern languages, department chairman, Roosevelt U., 1944-1945; director school music, Roosevelt U., 1945-1970; trustee, dean Chicago Museum College, Roosevelt U., 1954-1970. Founder, director Chicago Folk Festival, 1940-1946.
Trustee Hinsdale (Illinois) Hospital and Sanitarium. Member National Education Association, Modern Language Association, French Teachers National Association, National Association Schools Music, Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference.
Married LaVerne Engeson, June 12, 1943. Children: Carol Marie Creanza Freeman, Kathleen Creanza Hastings, Adrienne Creanza Palmer, Philip.