Background
Rea, Paul V. was born on March 23, 1913 in San Jose, California, United States. Son of Paul V. and Mary M. (Moss) Rea.
Rea, Paul V. was born on March 23, 1913 in San Jose, California, United States. Son of Paul V. and Mary M. (Moss) Rea.
Student, San Jose State College, 1935.
With Drew Canning Company, Santa Clara, California, 1935-1953, executive vice president, 1949-1953, United States Products Corporation, San Jose, 1953-1961, president, 1961-1971, Pacific Coast Producers, Santa Clara, from 1971.
Chairman Santa Clara County Republican Finance Committee, 1958-1972. Board directors United Taxpayers Association. Member National Food Processors, National Council Cooperatives, National Society Cooperative Accountants, Canners League California (president 1959), Santa Clara Canners (president 1957-1967) Clubs: San Jose Country, Sainte Claire, Masons.
Married Dorothy Dechman, April 26, 1935. Children– Judith Hert, Meredith Pratt.