Background
Mazzeo, Joseph Anthony was born on June 25, 1923 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Lia (Soraci) Mazzeo.
educator language professional
Mazzeo, Joseph Anthony was born on June 25, 1923 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Lia (Soraci) Mazzeo.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1946; A.M., Columbia, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia, 1950; student, University Florence, Italy, 1948-1949.
From instructor to assistant Professor of English, Columbia, 1948-1955; from associate professor to Professor of English, Cornell Univercity, 1955-1960; professor comparative literature, Columbia, 1960-1973; Parr Professor of English and comparative literature, Columbia, 1973-1977; Avalon Foundation professor humanities, Columbia, 1977-1985; Avalon Foundation professor emeritus, Columbia, since 1985.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Married Lucy Bates Welch, May 8, 1948.