Background
Fanelli, Joseph James was born on March 22, 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of George A.M. and Nicoletta (Lamarra) Fanelli.
consultant Public affairs executive
Fanelli, Joseph James was born on March 22, 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of George A.M. and Nicoletta (Lamarra) Fanelli.
Bachelor of Science in Finance, Syracuse University, 1949. Certified management, Michigan State University, 1969. Master of Arts in International Affairs, Catholic University America, 1995.
Stockbroker, G.H. Walker & Company. New York City and Hartford, Connecticut, 1949-1951; broker, branch manager, Schibo Corporation, Jersey City and Boston, 1952-1955; assistant director development, U. Hartford, 1955-1956; special assistant, United States Republican Edwin H. May Junior, Washington, 1957-1958; special assistant, United States Senator Prescott Bush, Washington, 1959-1962; assistant manager, then manager public affairs department, United States Chamber of Commerce, Washington, 1963-1975; president, Business-Industry Political Action Committee, Washington, 1975-1993.
Member United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Hartford, 1950-1958. International director Connecticut Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1956. Member Maryland Republican State Central Committee, Montgomery County, 1970.
Volunteer Community Chest, American Red Cross, Connecticut and Maryland. Active numerous political campaigns at local, regional, and state levels, since 1956. Staff Sergeant United States Air Force, 1943-1946, PTO. Member United States Chamber of Commerce, National Association Manufacturers (public affairs steering committee since 1976), World Affairs Council Washington, Greater Washington Sigma Chi Alumni Association (community ambassador to France, designee Experiment in International Living 1954, Significant Sig award 1991), District of Columbia Lions Club (president 1984-1985, Lion of Year 1987, 92), International Club, University Club.
Married Pirkko Annikki Saarinen, August 30, 1958. Children: George Tauno, John Timo, Christina Colette.