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Birth Year (-Died Year)
1947
Birth City
New Brunswick
Birth State
NJ
Email (Public)
Occupation(s)
Retired sociologist
Biography
I was employed for twenty-five years doing research and evaluation with the New Jersey Department of Human Services and another seven years with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, NJ. I also taught Sociology as an adjunct instructor at several NJ and NY colleges. Currently retired, I write short stories and book reviews. I live in Colorado Springs with my wife Kate.
Awards/Honors
For Days of Decision: 1989 Kirkus "Starred Review"
May 2022 Short Story Writer of the Month, StoryStar.com
Education/Training
* BA, Livingston College
* Master’s degree with advanced studies in Sociology, Rutgers University
* Master’s degree with advanced studies in Sociology, Rutgers University
Local Authors Genres
Published Works
Several articles and book reviews appear in The Veteran, the newspaper of the V…
An Encounter with Dan (Berrigan) [short non-fiction] (The Catholic Worker, n.d…
Good Friday Meditation [short non-fiction] (The Catholic Worker, n.d)
“The Modica Chocolate Man” [short non-fiction] (in We the Italians, n.d.)
“Sticks and Stones” [genealogical article] (in We the Italians, n.d.)
Published Works Book Jackets
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Organizations
I am a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and several veteran, peace, and social justice groups.
Speaker Availability
Yes
Speaker Topics
* My books
* Conscientious Objection
* Peace activism and resistance to the Vietnam War
* The Franciscan Movement
* Conscientious Objection
* Peace activism and resistance to the Vietnam War
* The Franciscan Movement