Joe Anania is the son of Sicilian immigrants who conquered their language barrier to gain fluency and wealth. Following in their steps, Joe has had many varied jobs and interests. He served with United States Army 86th Infantry Division in the South Pacific in World War II. He was the leading insurance agent for John Hancock in the SE Division, worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, owned an appliance store, owned a laundry, and was a meat manager for Publix supermarkets