Background
DeVizia, Joseph Francis was born on November 6, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.
DeVizia, Joseph Francis was born on November 6, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, King's College, 1969; Master of Science in Education, Wilkes College, 1975.
Caseworker, White Haven (Pennsylvania) Center, 1969, 70; caseworker, Luzerne County Child Welfare, Wilkes-Barre, 1970-1972; community living arrangements coordinator, Luzerne Wyoming Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Wilkes-Barre, 1970-1974; mental retardation coordinator, Luzerne Wyoming Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Wilkes-Barre, 1974-1976; county administrator, Luzerne Wyoming Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Wilkes-Barre, 1976-1979; associate director, Children's Svc. Center, Wilkes-Barre, 1979-1984; executive director, Children's Svc. Center, Wilkes-Barre, since 1984.
Board of directors Children and Adolescent Svc. System Project, Volunteers of America, Project Remain for Elderly Disadvantaged, Reach, Vision, St. Pius X Seminary. State chairman Mental Health Planning Council.
Member Pennsylvania Association Mental Health and Mental Retardation Providers (board directors 1987-1993).
Son of Joseph and Ruth (Miller) DeV.;m. Mauria Klemek, July 26, 1969. Children: Tania, Joseph, Christa.