Robert Joseph Van Wart

Background

Wart, Robert Joseph Van was born on March 26, 1926 in New Haven. Son of Harry Addison and Abigail Frances (Barrett) Van Wart.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Boston College, 1949; Master of Social Work, Boston College, 1951; Doctor of Laws, College of Our Lady of the Elms, 1986.

Career

Caseworker, Catholic Charities, Cleveland, 1951-1953; assistant director, Bay State Rehabilitation Center, Springfield, 1953-1960; assistant director, Community Council Greater Springfield, Missouri, 1960-1961; executive director, Community Council Greater Springfield, Missouri, 1961-1991. Secretary Community Funds Advisory Committee, Springfield, 1985-1990. Consultant Capital Funds Scheduling Committee.

Board directors Protocare Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts.

Achievements

• Robert Joseph Van Wart has been listed as a noteworthy Social services administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President United Way Executives of Massachusetts, 1980, Greater Springfield Senior Superior vena cava syndrome, 1982-1986. Chairman Providence Hospital, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 1988-1990. Executive vice president Community United Way, since 1991.

Corporal United States Army, 1943-1945. Member NASW, Academy Certified Social Workers, Pioneer Valley United Way Executives Association (past president).

Connections

Married Elda Volpe, September 29, 1951. Children: Barbara Gail, Robert A.

Father:

Harry Addison Wart

Mother:

Abigail Frances (Barrett) Van Wart

Spouse:

Elda Volpe

child:

Robert A. Wart

child:

Barbara Gail Wart