William Joseph Cole

Background

Cole, William Joseph was born on April 17, 1923 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Floyd and Esther Harriet (Perkins) Cole.

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University, 1944.

Career

Television engineer, General Electric, Syracuse, New York, 1946-1952; product manager, Oak Industries, Chicago, 1952-1962; regional sales manager, Oak Industries, Cincinnati, 1962-1968; vice president marketing, Oak Industries, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1968-1978; sales manager, Std. Grigsby Company, Aurora, Illinois, 1978-1979; general manager, Seneca Cable television, Baldwinsville, New York, 1979-1989; owner, president, Castle Cable television, Alexandria Bay, New York, since 1985.

Achievements

• William Joseph Cole has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Cable television Association New York (board directors since 1983), Rotary Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, playing saxophone in big dance bands.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Knight, August 1, 1953. Children: David, Rita, Catherine, Mary Jeanne, Barbara.

Father:

Floyd Cole

Mother:

Esther Harriet (Perkins) Cole

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Knight

child:

Mary Jeanne Cole

child:

Rita Cole

child:

David Cole

child:

Barbara Cole

child:

Catherine Cole