Background
Franzia, Joseph Stephen was born on February 22, 1942 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Helen (Rossini) Franzia.
Franzia, Joseph Stephen was born on February 22, 1942 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Helen (Rossini) Franzia.
Bachelor, University Santa Clara, 1964. Master of Business Administration, University Santa Clara, 1965.
National sales manager, Franzia Brothers Winery, Ripon, California, 1969-1973; vice president, Bronco Wine Company, Ceres, California, since 1973.
President Our Lady of Fatima School Board, Modesto, 1983, 84. Captain United States Marine Corps, 1965-1969, Vietnam. Member Wine Institute (board directors since 1969), Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine (supreme knight since 1988).
Married Marilyn L. Conterno, July 25, 1970. Children: Damon, Lisa, Gianna, Mia.