Background
Festa, Michael was born on December 7, 1929.
Festa, Michael was born on December 7, 1929.
Bachelor in Psychology, Fairleigh-Dickinson University, 1959. Master of Arts in Health Education, Montclair State University, 1969. Master of Arts in Human Dynamics, Montclair State University, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, National Christian University, 1974. Doctor Ministry, National Christian University, 1990.
Health officer Verona (New Jersey) Township, Verona, New Jersey, 1960-1987. Health officer Fairfield (New Jersey) Township, Fairfield, 1987-1991, Essex County, Cedar Grove, since 1991. Health consultant, since 1970.
Board directors National Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependency, Montclair, since 1970. Board directors Human Immunodeficiency Virus Consortium, Newark, 1992-1997. Board directors Turning Point, Inc., Verona, since 1975.
Adjunct Professor/instructor-trainer Kean College, Union, New Jersey. President American Interfaith University.
Volunteer American Red Cross East Orange (New Jersey) chapter, Salvation Army. Member American Public Health Association, National Association Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Royal Institute Public Health, London, Alcohol Concerns, London, New York Academy of Sciences, Professional Health Officers Association, Fraternal Order Police, Unico International, Society for Public Health Educators, Association Interfaith Ministers, Rotary.
Married Gloria Helen Rigatti. Children: John, Ann, Michael.