Background
Fanning, William Henry was born on February 12, 1917 in New York City. Son of William Henry and Terese Genevieve (Moloney) Fanning.
Fanning, William Henry was born on February 12, 1917 in New York City. Son of William Henry and Terese Genevieve (Moloney) Fanning.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Fordham University, 1940; postgraduate, Catholic U., 1940-1941; postgraduate, Jersey City State College, 1977; postgraduate, Pace U., 1989-1991.
Exchange clerk, New York Times, 1938-1940;
Greek and German instructor, Gonzaga High School, Washington, 1940-1941;
reporter, copy editor, National Catholic News Svc., Washington, 1941-1948;
news editor, National Catholic News Svc., Washington, 1948-1955;
director Rome News Bureau,, Radio Free Europe, 1955-1957;
director news and information services, Radio Free Europe, Munich, 1957-1959;
director Paris News Bureau, Radio Free Europe, 1959-1960;
editor, The Catholic News, New York City, 1960-1966;
freelance writer, Columbia Broadcasting System-television, New York City, 1966-1968;
freelance writer, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York City, 1967-1972;
vice president promotion and advertising, pop music producer/agent, Diamond Prodns., Ltd., New York City, 1967-1969;
analyst, Certified General Accountants Computer Associations, Holmdel, New Jersey, 1969-1973;
programmer/analyst to senior systems specialist, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1973-1987;
computer and network manager, Mayor' General’ s Office of Midtown Enforcement, New York City, 1988-1994. Consultant Bill Fanning Productivity Systems, Westport Point, Massachusetts, since 1966. Lecturer journalism Good Counsel College, White Plains, New York, 1967-1969.
Head United States Catholic Bishops Press Rels. Office, Rome-2d Vatican, 1962. Member president's committee Employment of the Handicapped, 1947-1966.
Board of directors Westchester Catholic Education Council, New York City, 1963-1969. Member Archdiocese Education Commission, New York City, 1961-1966. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member New York Academy Sciences, Writers Guild American, Phi Kappa Theta (honorary).
Married Mary Major Winter, September 5, 1940. Children: Hugh M. (deceased), Helen A. Smith, Mary M., Gerard, William Henry III.