Background
Rizza, Joseph Padula was born on January 30, 1915 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Paul and Concetta Rizza.
naval officer president maritime academy
Rizza, Joseph Padula was born on January 30, 1915 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Paul and Concetta Rizza.
Diploma, Pennsylvania Maritime Academy, 1936. Bachelor, University Washington, 1950. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1958.
Merchant marine officer, United States Lines Company, 1936-1942; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1942; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1972; chief staff, United States Naval Forces, Vietnam, 1968-1969; director instruction and curriculum development, National War College, Washington, 1969-1972; rear admiral, United States Maritime Svc., since 1972; president, California Maritime Academy, 1972-1984; president emeritus, California Maritime Academy, since 1984.
Member Civil Svc. Commission San Diego County, 1986-1993, president, 1988. Member Silverado county Boy Scouts American, vice president, 1979-1982). Member steering committee Coronado Roundtable, since 1984.
Board directors World Affairs Council San Diego, 1994-1996, Coronado Hospital, since 1995. Member American Society International Law, National Association for Industrial Technology, Council American Master Mariners, Rotary International (president Vallejo Club 1981-1982, named Coronado Rotarian of Year 1993), Vallejo Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1980-1983), Propeller Club United States (president San Diego, recipient Brass Hat award Golden Gate 1981, named Man of Year 1987), Navy League (board directors since 1984), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Marie Follin, August 30, 1947 (deceased March 1992).