Background
Joyce, Philip Halton was born on December 15, 1928 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Raymond F. and Edna (Crist) Joyce.
Joyce, Philip Halton was born on December 15, 1928 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Raymond F. and Edna (Crist) Joyce.
Bachelor in Sociology, Siena College, 1952.
Sports writer Glens Falls (New York ) Post-Star, 1954-1955. Reporter The Saratogian, Saratoga, New York, 1955-1956, Times-Union, Albany, 1956-1962, Buffalo Courier-Express, 1962-1964, legislative correspondent, 1965, copy editor, 1966-1968. Editorial writer Philadelphia Inquirer, 1968-1970, commentary page editor, since 1970.
Served with Army of the United States, 1952-1954. Member Association Oped Page Editors (president since 1990).
Married Mary Frances Tessier, February 11, 1961. Children– Marie Elizabeth, Thomas Patrick.