Background
Gerace, Joseph was born on March 7, 1927 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of August and Frances Mary (Alaimo) Gerace.
Gerace, Joseph was born on March 7, 1927 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of August and Frances Mary (Alaimo) Gerace.
Bachelor, Dennison University, 1950. Juris Doctor, Albany Law School, 1952.
Attorney, supervisor, Busti, New York, 1953—1975. Chairman county legislation County of Chautauqua, 1972—1975, county executive, 1975—1983. Commissioner agriculture and markets New York Department Agriculture and Markets, Albany, since 1983.
President New England State Departments Agriculture. Treasurer Eastern United States Agricultural and Food Export Council Inc., Albany, since 1984. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member of New York State Bar Association.
Married Mary Evelyn Dutcher Gerace, November 29, 1953. Children: Andrea, Joseph, Vincent.