Laurence John Sasso

Background

Sasso,, Laurence John was born on December 28, 1942 in Providence. Son of Laurence John and Phyllis Louise (Parker) Sasso.

Education

Bachelor, University Rhode Island, 1965. Master of Arts, University Rhode Island, 1967.

Career

Writer, contributing editor Observer Publications, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 1970—1971, editor Greenville, since 1987. Director News & Information Services, Rhode Island College, Providence, 1971—1987. Poetry editor Providence Sunday Journal, 1970—1977.

Founder, editor Greyledge Review, Greenville, 1979—1981.

Membership

Member of Hemingway Society, Worcester County Poetry Association (Annual Poetry Contest Major award 1981), Smithfield History Society, Rhode Island Press Association, New England Press Association, Rhode Island Press Club, New England Poetry Club.

Connections

Married Kathryn M. Gray Sasso, June 14, 1975. 1 child Lauryn Ethne.

Father:

Laurence John Sasso

Mother:

Phyllis Louise (Parker) Sasso

Spouse:

Kathryn M. Gray Sasso

child:

Lauryn Ethne Sasso,