Joseph C. Canizaro

Joseph C. Canizaro
Born1937 (age 86–87)[1]
Baltimore, Maryland[1]
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCommercial real estate developer[2]
Known forPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus Properties, L.P.,[2] founder of First Bank and Trust, New Orleans[3][4] former owner of New Orleans Breakers football franchise (1983–1986)[1]
Spouse(s)Sue Ellen Canizaro, née Mattina[1]
Children2 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.

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  3. ^ Fazio, Marie (June 14, 2022). "New Orleans businessman Joseph Canizaro donates $5 million to Loyola for Catholic studies center". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "First Bank & Trust/New Orleans LA - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Rivlin, Gary (September 29, 2005). "A Mogul Who Would Rebuild New Orleans". Retrieved July 4, 2023 – via NYTimes.com.