From Humble Beginnings to American Dream, Embracing Challenges and Adventure!
BIO:
► Born in County Cavan, Ireland outside of a small rural village on a farm
► The third of eight children
► Emigrated to London 1961. A great city that I Loved.
► Emigrated to the US 1964
► Lived in Morristown’s Little Dublin and moved to Denville 1965
► A very rewarding Career in the Pharmaceutical industry for many years
► Owned and operated a successful Engineering Inspection business in Down Town Denville, NJ
► Met my wife Kathleen in the City Center ballroom mid-Manhattan early 1667
► Drafted into the US Army late 1967 to 1969, Loved the Army where I became a US Citizen
► Got married to My wife Kathleen 1970
► Have three wonderful children Colleen, Brendan and Tara,
► Two wonderful Son in-laws and daughter-in-law who make us proud.
► Have Five Grand Children Connor, Kaitlin, Riley Harper, Jack and one step Grand Sydney
► The Grand children are the light in our lives and all so special where we cannot get enough of them
► I would be remiss if I did not mention our dog Paddy a 13-year-old lab with a big personality that we love
Volunteering:
Denville Town Council, Councilman, Zoning BOA member and Chair
Denville P.R.I.D.E Council VP
Denville Green Sustainability Chair
American Legion Post 390 Junior Vice
KOC Council 3359 Deputy Grand Night
Friendly Sons Morristown Parade Marshal Chair
Project Children Coordinator’s my wife Kathleen and I where we were responsible for 250 to 300 children over eight to ten years.
Awards.
US Army 5 th Bridged Certificate of Achievements. Novartis Engineering Leadership of the year Award, Morristown Parade Starter 2023, PRIDE, DVC, (Denville Volunteer Council), Volunteer of the year award
► Despite some minor up and downs, I have lived a charmed life in this great country and I am sure my wife can say the same. An Emigrant Living the American Dream only in America, God Bless America.
Use the link below to purchase a copy of my book at Amazon and check back here for upcoming book signings and meet the author events!
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