Background
O'Neill, Robert Edward was born on August 30, 1925 in New York City. Son of Joseph Michael and Ethel Agnes (Seymour) O'N.
O'Neill, Robert Edward was born on August 30, 1925 in New York City. Son of Joseph Michael and Ethel Agnes (Seymour) O'N.
Bachelor in Journalism, Syracuse University, New York, 1950.
Reporter, Southeasterner, Long Island, New York, 1950-1951; representative, Brooklyn Daily, 1952; associate editor, Progressive Grocer, New York City, 1952-1962; senior editor, Progressive Grocer, 1962-1969; executive editor, Progressive Grocer, 1970-1986; editor in chief, Monitor magazine, Stamford, Connecticut, 1986-1992; editorial director, Progressive Grocer. Director Sopro Foods, Inc.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1947. Member American Business Press (editorial committee 1974-1975, co-winner, Jesse H. Neal award 1961, 66, 74, 89, 90, Points of Light award 1991), Glacier Hills Association (president 1964-1966), Sigma Delta Chi. Clubs: Overseas Press.
Married Phyllis Ann Schreck, April 19, 1952. Children: Keith, Kathy, Kim, Karen.