Background
Mayo, William Rocco was born on February 3, 1921 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rocco and Lena (Alboney) Mazzochetti.
Mayo, William Rocco was born on February 3, 1921 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rocco and Lena (Alboney) Mazzochetti.
Student, Corpus Christi Junior College, Texas, 1942. Student, St. Mary's College, Oakland, California, 1943. Student, Muhlenberg College, 1946.
Enlisted United States Navy, 1941, commissioned, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, retired, 1969. Chief executive officer William R. Mayo Inc., Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, since 1952, Mayo Motors, Inc., Trexlertown, since 1959, Red Maples Acres, Inc., Trexlertown, since 1959, Major Leasing Corporation, Trexlertown, since 1966, 1-A Realty Inc., Trexlertown, since 1979. Broker of record 1-A Realty, Inc., Trexlertown, since 1984.
Board directors Delaware Valley Historic Aircraft Museum, Naval Air Station, Willow Grove. Member Naval Reserve Association, Retired Officers Association, Reserve Officers Association, Navy League, Honorary First Defenders (Commander Lehigh Valley chapter 1986-1987), Combat Pilots Association (national president 1981-1986), Tailhook Association, Military Order World Wars, Fleet Reserve Association, Association Naval Aviation. Clubs: Lehigh Country (Allentown, Pennsylvania).
Quiet Birdmen.
Married Joan Dankel, October 10, 1952 (divorced April 1988). Children: Kathleen, Loretta, William A., Michael.