Background
Crotti, Joseph Robert was born on June 11, 1923 in Azzio, Italy. Came to the United States, 1924. Son of John Roberto and Teresa (Tabacchini) Crotti.
Crotti, Joseph Robert was born on June 11, 1923 in Azzio, Italy. Came to the United States, 1924. Son of John Roberto and Teresa (Tabacchini) Crotti.
Student, University California, Berkeley, 1960-1991; graduate, Delahanty Institute Fire Administration, 1953.
Deputy chief, Merced (California) Fire Department, 1946-1959;
airport manager/city manager pro tem, Merced, 1959-1967;
director aeronautics, State of California, Sacramento, 1967-1974;
deputy director, California Department Transportation, Sacramento, 1974-1975;
executive director, California Air Tankers Association, Sacramento, 1975-1979;
consultant, Pan American World Svc., Teterboro, New York, 1979-1980;
western region representative, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Frederick, Maryland., from 1981. Vice president California Fire Chief's Association, Merced, 1958-1959, California Association AirportExecs., Merced, 1967. Vice chairman Governor's Aerospace-Aviation Task Force, Sacarmento, 1970.
President Northern California Division of Civil Defense, Merced, 1963. Accident prevention counselor Federal Aviation Administration, Sacramento, from 1980. Member California Division Aeronautics Advisory Council, Sacramento, from 1988.
Scout master Boy Scouts American Air Explorers, Merced, 1954-1965. General chairman Mercy Hospital Building, Merced, 1959. Board directors United Givers, Merced, 1962.
Chairman County Heart Fund Drive, Merced, 1967. Vice president Sacramento Youth Band, 1969. Member American Association Airport Executives (Outstanding Service award 1994), National Association State Aviation Officials (president 1972), Professional Helicopter Pilots Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (Joe Crotti Perpetual Trophy 1994), California Association Airport Executives (Outstanding Service award 1994), California State Sheriffs Association, American Legion, Cameron Park Rotary Club (president 1980), Delta Marina Yacht Club (commodore 1989).
Married Beverly J.DeGraff. Children: Dennis, Laura Ann Rosio.