Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRichard Mario Fontera 
Birth19 Jul 1935
Death17 Apr 1984
FatherRichard Joseph Pick Fontera (1900-1956)
MotherEdith PICK FONTERA (1903-~1986)
Notes for Richard Mario Fontera
{geni:occupation} College President, Professor
{geni:about_me} Quotes about Richard Fontera:
At Metro State University in Denver, Colorado:
1982-84:
Dr. Richard M. Fontera was thrilled to be named president and publicly promised to remain with the college for the rest of his career. He brought a new vision and energy to the college—and got the ball rolling to bring back basketball. Sadly, though, he died of cancer before seeing many of his hopes for Metro State fulfilled.
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At University of Massachusetts Dartmouth:
As Dean of Faculty at SMU, Richard Fontera was more than a gifted educator and leader. He was also a persistent advocate for civil liberties and for democracy in education. He envisioned the university as both a community in itself and as part of the larger community and it was that vision that helped bring the labor education center to life. The Fontera Memorial Award honors individuals who have made a commitment to education and the ideals of democracy and social justice.
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{geni:about_me} Quotes about Richard Fontera:
At Metro State University in Denver, Colorado:
1982-84:
Dr. Richard M. Fontera was thrilled to be named president and publicly promised to remain with the college for the rest of his career. He brought a new vision and energy to the college—and got the ball rolling to bring back basketball. Sadly, though, he died of cancer before seeing many of his hopes for Metro State fulfilled.
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At University of Massachusetts Dartmouth:
As Dean of Faculty at SMU, Richard Fontera was more than a gifted educator and leader. He was also a persistent advocate for civil liberties and for democracy in education. He envisioned the university as both a community in itself and as part of the larger community and it was that vision that helped bring the labor education center to life. The Fontera Memorial Award honors individuals who have made a commitment to education and the ideals of democracy and social justice.
@N6000000002803210286@
@N6000000002803199699@
@N6000000002803214812@
@N6000000002765921581@
@N6000000002765942694@
@N6000000002765932168@