John is a true son of New York; he was educated in both the parochial and public school systems
earning his HS diploma from Brooklyn Tech. John enrolled in New York University to study
electrical engineering; going to school during the day and working in a small grocery store on
nights and weekends to help his parents pay the bills. With just 8 credits remaining to graduate,
John left NYU to work in the grocery business full-time. By his 25th birthday he was already a
success with 10 Red Apple Supermarkets on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Today, the Red
Apple Group has evolved into a diversified corporation with holdings in the energy, aviation,
retail and real estate sectors and over 8,000 employees, with approximately 2,000 located in
NYC. John is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has been a strong supporter of
the Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years.
