Background
Patella, Lawrence M. was born on August 10, 1929 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frank Peter and Benevanuti (Negri) Patella.
Patella, Lawrence M. was born on August 10, 1929 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frank Peter and Benevanuti (Negri) Patella.
Associate of Arts, Mesa College, San Diego, 1976.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1947; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1958; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy commanding officer, United States Ship Jennings County, 1965-1967; assistant force operations officer, Amphibious Force Pacific Fleet, 1967-1970; commander, United States Ship Wood County, 1970-1972; director ship to shore department, United States Naval Amphibious School, Little Creek, Virginia, 1972-1974; Executive officer, United States Ship Duluth, 1974-1976; commanding officer, United States Ship Mount Vernon, 1976-1978; manager navigation division, Port of Portland, Oregon, since 1978; executive director, Western Dredging Association, Vancouver, Washington, since 1992.
Member Retired Officers Association (Columbia River chapter president 1990-1993), Navy League (president 1995-1996), Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (associate).
Married Nancy Blackford, December 13, 1953 (deceased). Children: Richard, Terri Patella McHenry, DEbra Patella Holton, Susan Patella Planz, Michael. Married Nancy Lee Blakey, April 22, 1978.