Background
Vena, Joseph Anthony was born on September 21, 1943 in Jersey City. Son of Carmine R. and Theresa V. (De Stefano) Vena.
Vena, Joseph Anthony was born on September 21, 1943 in Jersey City. Son of Carmine R. and Theresa V. (De Stefano) Vena.
Boston College (Bachelor of Arts, 1965). Seton Hall University (Juris Doctor, 1970). Phi Alpha Delta. Trustee, 1976-1980 and Chairman, 1976-1979, West Orange Senior Citizens Housing Association.
Trustee, 1978— and Secretary-Treasurer, since 1978, Eagle Rock Senior Citizens Housing Association. Attorney, Zoning Board of Adjustment, West Orange, 1978-1987.
Associate Stephen N. Maskaleris, Newark, 1970-1971, Rudd, Ackerman, Breitkopf, Leibowitz & Corradino, Esqs., Newark, 1971-1973. Private practice West Orange, New Jersey, 1973-1987. Partner Mandelbaum, Salsburg, Gold, Lazris, Discenza & Steinberg PC, since 1987.
Attorney Board of Adjustment, West Orange Township, since 1978.
Trustee, chairman West Orange Senior Citizens Housing Association, 1976-1980. Trustee, treasurer Eagle Rock Senior Citizens Housing Association, 1979—2005, chairman, 2003-2005. Active Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund, board directors, since 1992, chairman, 1992-1997.
Member American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association (chairman land use committee 1986-1987, lecturer), Unico Club (president 1983-1984), Rotary, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Tanya Fesenko, August 8, 1968. Children: Damien, Alexis.