BOUND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME: Dr. Joseph C. Vischetti
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Dr. Joseph C. Vischetti
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Class of 1950
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Profile:
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Inducted 2006 (Deceased)
Dr. Joseph C. Vischetti was born in Bound Brook and owned a dental practice in town for many years. He was active in all aspects of Bound Brook's community life.
Professionally, he was head of Dental Services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and on staff at St. Peter's University Hospital.
He received a Temple University 25 year service award and started the Bental Awareness Program at St. Joseph's School. Joe served on the Bound Brook Board Board of Education for 32 years including 25 as President. He was proud to be at the ground breaking for the new football field and field house.
Dr. Vischetti was President of Bound Brook Pop Warner Football, Bound Brook Little League and was founder of the St. Joseph's Blue Angels, Bound Brook's first Pop Warner team. He was a member of Elk's Lodge 1388, and advisor for the Key Club at BBHS and Kiwanis Club President. Joe was selected as the Evergreen Event Person of the Year as well as Kiwanis of the Year. He was also active at St. Joseph's Church.
Dr. Vischetti's son Joe recalls something his dad always said " I grew up in Bound Brook, got a good education and made it to become a doctor. Not bad for an Italian kid who wasn't supposed to make it. BBHS gave me everything to become what I am and I will always be loyal and always be sure to give back" .
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