Background
Gimma, Joseph Anthony was born on April 12, 1907 in Bari, Italy. Arrived in the United States, 1913, naturalized, 1932. Son of Giovanni Batiste and Maria (DiBenedetto) Gimma.
Gimma, Joseph Anthony was born on April 12, 1907 in Bari, Italy. Arrived in the United States, 1913, naturalized, 1932. Son of Giovanni Batiste and Maria (DiBenedetto) Gimma.
Came to the United States, 1913, naturalized, 1932. Graduated from the high school.
1 son, Joseph Anthony. Trader, Herrick, Berg & Company. New York City, 1924-1937, B. M-P Murphy & Company.
New York City, 1937-1943.
With Hornblower & Weeks-Hemphill, Noyes, New York City, from 1942, partner, 1950, senior managing director Shearson-Loeb Rhoades (formerly Loeb Rhoades, Hornblower), 1978-1979, senior vice president investments, 1979-1990 (name Shearson/American Express, 1981). Governor American Stock Exch., 1952-1958.
Director Lionel Corporation.
President Puccini Foundation, New York City. Member New York State Racing Commission, chairman, 1965—1973. Member joint legislation task force to study and evaluate pari-mutual racing and breeding industry New York.
Member Commission on Review National Policy Toward Gambling. Chairman New York County Republican Committee, 1962—1963. Appointee New York City liaison economic development, 1981.
Member Cardinal's Committee of Laity Catholic Charities, New York City, from 1950. Member advisory board Marymount College, 1967. Trustee National Museum Racing, Saratoga, Loyola School, New York City.
Board director and president Bagby Foundation, Museum Arts, New York City. Board director Eymard Foundation, St. Peter's College, Rome. Member of National Hunts Racing Association, Metropolitan Opera, United States Navy League, Turf and Field, Knights of Malta.
Married Licia Albanese, April 7, 1945. 1 child Joseph Anthony.