Family – Major Joseph G. De Fina

Pamela De Fina

I, Pamela Rose De Fina, oldest daughter of my beloved Father, Joseph George de Fina.was born in New York, grew up in Palm Beach, Florida. Attended St. Ann’s elementary school, Cardinal Newman High and Palm Beach High School. Attended Imperial Studios, school of ballet, and performed at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in many productions with famous artists. Studied at the Harkness House of ballet, in NYC. Received a B.A El. Ed. And Art History, teaching the 5th grade. Married Andre Andreoli, artist at 23, and lived in Florence, Italy, resided at Villa Malenotti. Attended, UCSB, Santa Barbara, Ca., Grad. Art History, and the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Florence, Italy, MA Art History program,Rosary College, researching at the Villa I Tatti on High Renaissance art. My Father was always my best friend, and encouraged me to follow my own dreams, and was always there, for me showing unconditional love, support, and respect.Lived in Versailles, France, where I researched at the Biblioteque and found the origins of my Fathers crest, with the help of la conseille delphinale and the library. Besides teaching El. School, I lectured on Art History , taught, performed at the UN, the Sorbonne, the Norton and Lannan Museums, the House of the Redeemer, NYC.,Unesco, Athens, Greece. and others. Published a book, “ Maria Theresa Divine Being, Guided by Higher Order” . and will present a lecture at the Penn Ladies Club at the Palm Beach Yacht Club in April, 2019.

Angela De Fina

I was born in Florida and grew up in Palm Beach. I am the youngest daughter of Joseph George DeFina. My childhood was excellent as I attended St. Ann’s Grade School and Cardinal Newman High School which at that time were the best schools in the area. I also tool Ballet, Piano, and tennis which have remained wonderful interests for life. I even taught Ballet in College and played tennis on a Women’s League in Palm Beach. I attended Loyola University in New Orleans and graduated with a degree in Sociology. I then went to the American Fashion College in Lucerne, Switzerland and graduated with a degree in Marketing. After that I lived in New York for a year and returned home to a career in Real Estate in Palm Beach. I also taught school for ten years. My father was the best Father one could have. He was always there to guide me and gave the best advice and above all his love.