Background
Santana, Robert Joseph was born on April 16, 1914 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Came to the United States, 1937. Son of Joseph Joaquim and Providence (Sallaverry) Santana.
manufacturing company executive
Santana, Robert Joseph was born on April 16, 1914 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Came to the United States, 1937. Son of Joseph Joaquim and Providence (Sallaverry) Santana.
Student, New York Trade School, 1937-1941; Student, Chelsea School Art, 1954.
Machinist North & Judd Manufacturing Company, Brooklyn, 1937-1939. Quality control staff member Wright Aeronautical Corporation, Paterson, New Jersey, 1939-1945. Tool maker Manhattan Transit Authority, New York City, 1945-1948.
General manager, president Silbomar Corporation, Bronx, New York, 1948-1977. Consultant in field.
Deacon, St. Philip and James Church, Bronx, since 1977. Counselor Senior Community Information Center, New York City, 1983, Marriage Encounters, New York City, since 1978. Adviser Christian Youth Organization, since 1977, Boy Scouts American, Bronx, since 1977.
Member Northeast Deacons Organization, Friendship Club (spiritual leader since 1978).
Married Margaret Rose Hernandez, July 13, 1938. Children: Miriam Rose, Sylvia Maria.