Background
Marra, Michael was born on April 8, 1924 in Providence. Son of Anthony and Camella (Marotto) Marra.
Marra, Michael was born on April 8, 1924 in Providence. Son of Anthony and Camella (Marotto) Marra.
Student, Providence College, 1942—1943. Bachelor of Science, Rhode Island College, 1976. Master of Education, Rhode Island College, 1978.
General contractor specializeing in heavy earthwork excavations, drilling and blasting rock, Providence, since 1946. President Statewide Freight Service Inc., Providence, since 1960. Explosive consultant, Providence, since 1963.
Instructor diesel injection, lobbyist Rhode Island Industrial Education Society, since 1976. Notary public, since 1976. With Army of the United States, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations.
Republican candidate Rhode Island House Representatives, 1966. Chairman 5th ward United States Senatorial Campaign John H. Chaffee, 1972, Mayoral Campaign. Member of DAV, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Providence Engineering Society, Rhode Island Industrial Arts Club, American Indsl Arts Association, National Security Council, International Society Explosives Specialists, American Welding Society (educational chairman 1968-1973, president 1974-1975), Holy Name Society, Military Order Cootie, Rhode Island College Alumni Association, Elks, Epsilon Pi Tau (province president 1977-1978).
Married Rosemarie DeLuise, November 17, 1960. Children: Anthony John, Gerianne, Marianne (twins).