Background
DeCrane, Vincent Francis was born on August 27, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of Alfred Charles and Verona Ida (Marquard) december.
construction company executive
DeCrane, Vincent Francis was born on August 27, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of Alfred Charles and Verona Ida (Marquard) december.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University Notre Dame, 1950. Field engineer, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, Cleveland, 1950. Engineer, estimator Dunlop & Johnston, Incorporated., Cleveland, 1952-1959, secretary-treasurer, 1959-1975, executive vice president, secretary, 1975-1986, president, treasurer, 1986-1988, retired, 1988.
General partner Sawmill Creek Lodge Company, Cleveland, 1971-1989.
Chairman LeBlond Housing Corporation, 1992-1994. Chairman committee United Way Cleveland, 1971-1987.
Chairman of the Board, president Brentwood Hospital, 1981-1985. President Catholic Charities Corporation, 1980-1982.
Trustee Gilmour Academy.
Member Lyndhurst (Ohio) Planning Commission. Board directors parents county Saint Mary"s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. Trustee Center.
Field engineer Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, Cleveland, 1950. Engineer, estimator Dunlop & Johnston, Inc., 1952—1959. Secretary-treasurer, 1959—1975.
Executive vice president, secretary, 1975—1986. President, treasurer, 1986—1988. Retired, 1988; general partner Sawmill Creek Lodge Company, Cleveland, 1971—1989.
Chairman LeBlond Housing Corp, 1992—1994. With Army of the United States, 1946-1947, with Army of the United States, 1950-1952.
Chairman committee United Way Cleveland, 1971—1987. Chairman board, president Brentwood Hospital, 1981—1985. President Catholic Charities Corporation, 1980—1982.
Trustee Gilmour Academy. Member Lyndhurst Planning Commission. Board directors parents council St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Trustee Center Pastoral Leadership. Member of Mayfield Country Club, Warrensville Heights Chamber of Commerce (honorary director), Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Construction Industry Affairs Committee, Cleveland Engineering Society (Hall of Fame award 1986), Builders Exchange (president 1981-1983).
Married Flora Elizabeth Friday. Children: Barbara Bumbacco, Peter, Donna Panzica, Michael, Melinda Capone, Melissa Gary, Joan Bova, Mary Jean.
