John M. Budarz

Insurance agent, Polish community leader

Born Aug. 23, 1906, Windsor (CT), U.S.; son of John and Mary (Bochenek); married Antoinette (Los); children: Camille, Gwendolyn, (deceased) Elizabeth.

Education: Norwich University, Northfieid (VT), 1925; Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh (PA), 1929-33; Chartered Life Underwriter, University of Pittsburgh, 1956-57.

Career: in Pittsburgh - clerk, cashier, Consulate of Republic of Poland, 1921-45, assistant publisher, Pittsburczanin, 1945, life insurance agent, Babb, Inc. Insurance Brokers, 1945-71.

Member of: University of Pittsburgh Polish Room Committee member (treasurer, 1949-90), 1942-94; co-founder, Polish Arts League; past president and vice president, honorary member, American Council of Polish Cultural Clubs (A.C.P.C.C.).

Honors: founders award, Alliance College, 1956.

Affiliation: Republican. Roman Catholic.

Languages: English, Polish.

Hobbies: gardening, classical music.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996