75th Anniversary of Four Chaplains

Catholic War Veterans Install Officers

DERBY - Installation of officers for Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary Post 1562 recently took place at the Post followed by a group photo and refreshments.  The Post is always looking for new Veteran and Auxiliary Members, so stop by after 1 p.m. to see if eligible.

 

 In photo, front row, from left: Aux Dawn Kramer 3^rd VP, Aux Sue Ranno 2^nd VP, Loretta Budd 1^st VP, Vet Tom Budd 1^st VC, Aux Maxine Sember Welfare Officer, Aux Evelyn Browning President, Aux Jill Bellao Treasurer, Aux Margaret Mattei Ritual Officer;

Second row, from left: Vet Tony Bellao Trustee, Vet Tom Gabianelli Trustee, Vet Bettyann Peck 3^rd VC, Vet Tom Owen Service Officer, Vet Mike Kasinskas Treasurer, Vet Tom Voytek Post 1562 Commander, Vet Randy Bruce Adjutant, Vet Evelyn Conroy 2^nd VC, Vet Andy Wysowski O.O.D.& 1^st Year Trustee, Aux Markanthony Izzo Historian, Publicist& 2nd  Year Trustee. Missing from photo: Veterans Joseph Palmucci, Welfare Officer, Stephan Stockmal, Historian, Auxiliary Members Carolyn Duhaime and Tina Rano, bot h Trustees.

Photo by Jeffrey Sember

(This is a press release from the CWV Post)

Derby Catholic War Veterans group announces Mohegan Sun bus trip

DERBY >> Catholic War Veterans (CWV) Post 1562 of Derby has announced a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino Saturday, Oct. 4. 

Cost is $35 per person, and includes a $10 casino bet voucher and a $15 casino food voucher. The bus departs from the Post located at 112 Derby Ave., Derby, at 8:30 a.m., and returns to the Post approximately 4 p.m. Pre-boarding refreshments will be available before departure and a light supper upon return.

Contact Jeff Sember (after 1 p.m.) at 203-734-9748. Check or money order must be made payable to St. Michael CWV Post 1562.

Derby CWV Post hosts event to help female veterans

A check passing was held recently at the Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 in Derby. 
Pictured from left, Nancy Seeley, Derby CWV Post 1562 auxiliary president; Jerry Coolidge, Derby Elks Lodge 571 exalted ruler; Homes for the Brave board members James Lee and Dr. Doris Troth Lippman; Jennifer Van Etten, CWV event chairman; and Tom Voytek, Commander, Derby CWV Post 1562.  / Photo contributed by Markanthony Izzo

DERBY - Driving down Derby Avenue a few weeks ago, one might get the urge to do some “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” near the Catholic War Veterans Post parking lot. A country band, Harms Way, was playing to a full parking lot of attendees enjoying the music, line dancing, eating good food and enjoying each others’ company, all for a good cause.

“Every year we raise money to donate to veteran organizations in financial need. This year the funds will go to Bridgeport’s Homes for the Brave,” said Jennifer Van Etten, chairman. “This is a truly worthy cause where our (CWV Post 1562) veterans can make a difference.”
This year, Van Etten said she was proud to announce that a combined total of $2,800 was donated to this worthy cause helping women veterans and their children.

“The dancing, the food, the band, the raffle – everyone that supported our event has made a difference in the life of a needy veteran,” said Tom Voytek, commander.

A number of CWV members donated food for the event including highlights from Grumpy Hogg BBQ as well as raffle items from various businesses and individuals. The Renegade Knights donated numerous services to make the day a success.

Derby Elks donate to event

The Derby Elks Lodge 571 did its share to helping this worthy event by donating $500 to the funds. “We always try to make a difference in helping others,” said Jerry Coolidge, exalted ruler. “This includes helping other fund-raising efforts in our community.”

The PFC Nicholas A. Madaras Home in Bridgeport, a part of Homes for the Brave, will benefit from the event.
It is a 15-bed house for female veterans and their children that assists them to transition back into the community.

This is taken from a press release from the CWV.   


Editor's note: According to Homes for the Brave website, "The house’s name, the PFC Nicholas A. Madaras Home, is a tribute to a young soldier from Wilton, Connecticut who wanted to share his love of soccer with the children of Iraq. He never had the chance to hand a ball to a child, but his spirit has inspired people across the United States to send over 32,000 balls, each one bearing his name, to children of Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick’s spirit lives on with each of those balls carrying the belief that every person should have the opportunity to overcome hardships and improve their life."

Derby veterans honored on Independence Day

Pictured from left are, Tony Gorlewski, Paul Bolton, Christine Gorlewski, Pete Gagne, Norma Fitzgerald, Loretta Budd, Maxine Sember, Evelyn Conroy, Paul “PJ” Konner, Elizabeth Seyler, Jerome Coolidge. Photo submitted by Markanthony Izzo

DERBY - The American soldier has been there for us from the beginning while we go about our daily lives. 
Members of Derby Elks Lodge 571 and Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 combined efforts to give a little back to some Valley veterans with help from ShopRite of Derby. The packages consisted of grilling items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and condiments.  

Derby Elks Lodge 571 paid for the food and the Girl Scouts donated cookies to CWV for the “cookies for heroes” program. 
Teams from both organizations working together delivered the goodies to 33 veterans, while some vets picked up their package at the Post. 

As Derby Elks Exalted Ruler Jerome Coolidge said, “As long as there are vets we don’t forget.”




This is taken from a press release from Derby resident Markanthony Izzo.

CWV Auxiliary president recognized for service

From left are National CWV Director Michael Kasinskas, Derby Post 1562 Commander Thomas Voytek, Browning, incoming Post 1562 Auxiliary President Nancy Seeley,  National Auxiliary CWV President and State Second Vice President Sue Ranno. / Photo submitted by Markanthony Izzo. 

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 recently held a luncheon for Past Auxiliary President Evelyn Browning.

On hand were members from the Post as well as State CWV and National Officers as well as many of Browning's family and friends.

Browning recently stepped down after five years of service and was instrumental in organizing many of the Auxiliary's functions and children’s contests. She received citations of recognition both on the State and National level.  

This information is taken from a press release.