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Author John C. Zappia born 1938 in Pittsburgh (East Liberty), Pa. Grew up in North Hills, Pa. Attended Saint Anne Elementary School in Millvale, Pa. Graduated from Shaler High School, Glenshaw, Pa. in 1956. Served in U.S. Marine Corps for three years. Married Nancy Leach from Monongahela, Pa. in 1961. Current family: Children—Tammy, Jeff, Dana, Jay. Grandchildren: Timothy, Alex, Rana, Elis, Adam, Gia. Great Grandchildren: Haleigh, Hannah, Hayden, Logan. Graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 1976 with BS degree in Business Administration. Attended University of Wisconsin, Madison, Graduate School of Banking—Graduated in 1985. Worked at PNC Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa. for 38 years. Retired in 1998 as Vice President of Operations Services. Currently residing in Evans City, Pa. Along with wife, Nancy, served with Global Volunteers in teaching conversational English in Ostuni, Italy (2004) and Xian, China (2006). Wrote two books about experiences in Italy and China—Teaching In Italy—Living a Dream and Teaching and Touring in China. Published three books: The​ Greatest Gift From Sicily, Teaching and Touring In China, Recipe For A Happy Life.