Background
LaBonte, Jovite was born on January 16, 1933 in Providence. Son of Jovite and Madeleine (Blake) Laboratory.
LaBonte, Jovite was born on January 16, 1933 in Providence. Son of Jovite and Madeleine (Blake) Laboratory.
AB with honors, Brown University, 1956.
Agent New York Life Insurance Company, Arlington, Virginia, 1960-1962, assistant manager, 1962-1964. Regional director Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1964-1965, vice president Farmington, 1965-1971. Executive vice president Great American Life Insurance Company, Los Angeles, 1971-1972, president, from 1972, chief executive officer, 1972.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1956-1960. Member American Council Life Insurance (chairman executive round table committee 1983-1986, board directors 1984-1988). Member Association California, Life Insurance Companies (director since 1982), National Association Life Underwriters.
Married Jane Ann Lipscomb, November 1, 1958. Children: Joanne, David, Tracy.