Joseph A. Unanue | |
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 Joseph A. Unanue in 1982 | |
| Born | March 14, 1925 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | June 12, 2013 (aged 88) Alpine, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II * Battle of the Bulge |
| Awards | Bronze Star World War II Victory Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Ana Casal |
| Children | 6, including Andy Unanue |
| Relations | Prudencio Unanue (father) Carolina Casal (mother) |
| Other work | Former president of Goya Foods |
Joseph Andrew Unanue (March 14, 1925 – June 12, 2013) was an American-born son of Spanish parents who was the president of Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic–owned food company in the United States.
After a Catholic upbringing and education in New York, Unanue served in the United States Army during World War II, and was awarded the Bronze star for bravery. He subsequently returned to New York and joined the company his father had founded, Goya Foods. He rose to become president in 1978, a position he held until 2004.
Unanue was made a knight of the Order of Malta and awarded several honorary doctorates.
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