Background
Funfar, Joseph Michael was born on November 12, 1926. Son of Joseph and Julia Ann (Thomas) Funfar.
Private and public school educator
Funfar, Joseph Michael was born on November 12, 1926. Son of Joseph and Julia Ann (Thomas) Funfar.
Bachelor in Education, University Pittsburgh, 1950. Master of Arts in Information Science, University Pittsburgh, 1984. Master of Arts, Duquesne University, 1955.
Doctor of Philosophy, St. Louis University, 1973.
Biology and general science teacher, Plum School District, Pittsburgh, 1950-1951; yard clerk, Union Railroad, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1951-1953; railway analyst, Union Railroad, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1953-1955; industrial engineer, analyst, National Tube Company, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1955-1962; social scientist, research analyst, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, 1962-1964; assistant professor, Niagara U., Lewiston, New York, 1964-1965; assistant professor sociology, Slippery Rock (Pennsylvania) State College, 1966-1969; assistant professor sociology, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1971-1973; market research interviewer, Osborne Market Research Company, Cleveland, 1973-1974; assistant professor sociology, U. Maryland., College Park, 1974-1978; assistant professor sociology, Morehead (Minnesota) U., 1978-1979; assistant professor sociology, Mayville (North Dakota) State College, 1979-1982; social studies teacher, Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, since 1986. Visiting assistant professor Heidelburg College, Tiffin, Ohio, 1974.
With United States Army, 1945-1946, Japan. Member National Geography Society.
Married Lorraine Helen Mlinar, November 15, 1958. Children: Jill Marie Love, Judith Ann, Janet Lee, Jean Elaine Passalaqua.