Background
Crivaro, Pete Frank was born on August 6, 1913 in Des Moines.
Crivaro, Pete Frank was born on August 6, 1913 in Des Moines.
Student, American Institute Business, Drake University Community College, Des Moines.
Legal secretary, 1933-1936. Secretary to mayor of Des Moines, 1936-1938. With Des Moines Department Public Works, 1938-1956.
Assistant city manager, then acting city manager Des Moines, 1956-1964. City manager Marion, Iowa, 1964-1968. Director Des Moines Public Housing Authority, 1969-1977.
Community investment director Federal Home Loan Bank, Des Moines, 1978-1979. Mayor of Des Moines, since 1979. Past president Des Moines Housing Council.
Director; Homes of Oakridge.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1948-1950. Member International City Managers Association, United States Conference Mayors, National League Cities, American Legion (past post Commander, Humanitarian award) Clubs: Southtown Kiwanis (past president).
John B. and and Anita (Perri) C. Married Louise J. Abruzzese, April 6, 1936. Children: John A., Carmella Crivaro Pigneri.