Background
Bennett, Richard Earle was born on October 6, 1919 in New York City. Son of David L. and Augusta Bennett.
Bennett, Richard Earle was born on October 6, 1919 in New York City. Son of David L. and Augusta Bennett.
B.Mech. Engineering, College City New York, 1941; graduate student, Stevens Institute Technology, 1947-1949.
Manufacturing engineer, Western Electric Company, 1945-1950;
owner, operator, Fairmount Tool Company, Newark, 1950-1951;
general manager various divisions, Daystrom, Inc. (later Weston Instruments, Inc.), 1952-1964;
with, ITT Corporation (formerly International Tel. & Tel. Company), New York City, 1964-1984;
senior executive vice president, ITT Corporation (formerly International Tel.
& Tel. Company), New York City, from 1980;
vice-chairman, ITT Corporation (formerly International Tel. & Tel. Company), New York City, 1983-1984;
also director, ITT Corporation (formerly International Tel. & Tel. Company), New York City, 1968-1984;
Chairman of the Board, ITT Indiana Canada, 1978-1984;
vice chairman, First City Capital Corporation, since 1985;
chairman, First City Diversified Superior vena cava syndrome, New York City, since 1987;
chairman, chief Executive officer (subsidiary), Scovill Inc., New York City, since 1986.
Director various subsidiaries.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member of Masons.
Married Bernice O'Keefe Parratto, May 29, 1987. Children: Gerald Richard, Nancy Bennett Friss.