Joseph C. Canizaro Explained

Joseph C. Canizaro
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality:American
Occupation:Commercial real estate developer[1]
Known For:President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus Properties, L.P., founder of First Bank and Trust, New Orleans[2] [3] former owner of New Orleans Breakers football franchise (1983–1986)
Spouse:Sue Ellen Canizaro, née Mattina[4]
Children:2 daughters

Joseph C. Canizaro (born 1937) is an American commercial real estate developer and philanthropist. Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, Canizaro developed several buildings that make up the New Orleans skyline. In 2005, Canizaro was described as the "single most influential business executive from New Orleans".[5] Canizaro has made substantial philanthropic donations to Catholic churches, colleges and universities located in New Orleans and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was former owner of the New Orleans Breakers football franchise.

Early years

Joseph Canizaro is the son of Dr. Vito Canizaro, a Biloxi surgeon (died 1954), and Gilda Melone Canizaro (died 1990).[4] [6] He was the oldest of eight siblings and grew up in Biloxi.[4] [5] In 1961, Canizaro married Sue Ellen Mattina, and the couple moved to New Orleans in 1964.[4] [7]

Career

New Orleans businessman and developer

Notable New Orleans high-rise developments by Canizaro have included:

Sports

In 1983, Canizaro purchased the USFL's New Orleans Breakers football team.[4] Over 3 seasons, the team played under three names – Boston Breakers (1983), New Orleans Breakers (1984), and Portland Breakers (1985). Because of their inability to televise fall football games in competition with the NFL, USFL teams lost millions of dollars in revenue.[11] [12] Consequently, Canizaro folded his franchise in 1986.[12]

Tradition community development

In the late 1990s, Canizaro purchased from International Paper Company approximately 4900acres of mostly forested land located in central Harrison County, Mississippi.[13] On that land, Canizaro began developing Tradition – a planned community located approximately 17miles north of Biloxi, off Mississippi Highway 67. When fully developed, Tradition is projected to cover 4900acres and contain 15,000 residential units.[14] Tradition has been described as "Mississippi's first master planned community".[13]

As of 2023, Canizaro's health corridor (medical city) developments in association with Tradition, have included:

Public service

Philanthropy

To manage his philanthropic endeavors, Canizaro set up a nonprofit Donum Dei Foundation in New Orleans in 1993.[24] [25] Select donations in support of educational institutions and health care facilities have included:

Honors and awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award - Joseph Canizaro. Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans. July 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: New Orleans businessman Joseph Canizaro donates $5 million to Loyola for Catholic studies center. Marie. Fazio. June 14, 2022. NOLA.com. July 4, 2023.
  3. Web site: First Bank & Trust/New Orleans LA - Company Profile and News. Bloomberg.com. July 4, 2023.
  4. Web site: Physicians, Dentists and Nurses | Biloxi Historical Society. biloxihistoricalsociety.org. July 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: A Mogul Who Would Rebuild New Orleans. Gary. Rivlin. September 29, 2005. July 4, 2023. NYTimes.com.
  6. Web site: 50 Years of Faith and Vision. December 1, 2014. July 4, 2023.
  7. Web site: Driving Forces: Joseph Canizaro | New Orleans CityBusiness. Diana. Chandler. October 12, 2010. July 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: One Canal Place - The Skyscraper Center. www.skyscrapercenter.com. July 4, 2023.
  9. Web site: Texaco Center - The Skyscraper Center. www.skyscrapercenter.com. July 4, 2023.
  10. Web site: First Bank & Trust Tower - The Skyscraper Center. www.skyscrapercenter.com. July 4, 2023.
  11. Web site: The Complete History Of The USFL Of The 1980’s. Mark. Perry. January 15, 2023. usflnewshub.com. July 4, 2023.
  12. Web site: Portland Breakers. July 4, 2023.
  13. Web site: Betting on Tradition | Builder Magazine. July 4, 2023.
  14. Web site: About | Tradition. traditionms.com. July 4, 2023.
  15. Web site: Tradition Campus | William Carey University. www.wmcarey.edu. July 4, 2023.
  16. Web site: History of William Carey University | William Carey University. www.wmcarey.edu. July 4, 2023.
  17. Web site: William Carey University School of Pharmacy Opens at Tradition Campus – MDEQ. www.mdeq.ms.gov. July 4, 2023.
  18. Web site: Health Care: The 'Rebuilding Czar' Comes Home | Site Selection Magazine. Adam. Bruns. Site Selection. July 4, 2023.
  19. Web site: National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute. ndori.org. July 4, 2023.
  20. Web site: Bids being received for construction of new VA Home on Mississippi Gulf Coast. Frank. Corder. April 29, 2021. Magnolia Tribune. July 4, 2023.
  21. Web site: October 13, 2022 . Opening of new Mississippi Veterans Home pushed back to 2024 . July 4, 2023 . wlox.com.
  22. Web site: Global Governing Trustees. Urban Land Institute. July 4, 2023.
  23. Web site: McAdams . Kathy . May 24, 2019 . MGCCC Foundation recognizes Joseph C. Canizaro at annual scholarship gala . July 4, 2023 . Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
  24. Web site: Charity Heroes. Maria. Muro. December 5, 2011. July 4, 2023.
  25. Web site: The Donum Dei Foundation - Nonprofit Explorer. Andrea Suozzo, Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, Sisi Wei, Alec Glassford, Brandon. Roberts. May 9, 2013. ProPublica. July 4, 2023.
  26. Web site: New Canizaro Center opens. September 5, 2022. July 4, 2023.
  27. Web site: Neuroscience Center of Excellence LSU/HSC School of Medicine, New Orleans . 2023-07-04 . medschool.lsuhsc.edu.
  28. Web site: Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement. achievement.org. American Academy of Achievement.

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