tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60528418207338719762024-03-13T13:37:22.453-07:00VFW Springdale Post 9617Stamford CT9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-44963070088085367952018-04-12T18:24:00.000-07:002018-04-12T18:46:58.578-07:00In Memoriam - Thomas KinsellaThomas R. Kinsela, 88, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Stamford hospital with loving family by his side on Monday April 9, 2018. He was born in Stamford on August 11, 1929 to Katherine O’Neill and Thomas Kinsella. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1947. <b>He served in the military in a long range artillary unit in Korea. He was awarded 8 military awards and a battle star for his service.</b> He spent his entire professional career in the design, engineering, and construction industry, working for M.W. Kellogg and Crawford & Russell/John Brown. His work took him to offices and sites all over the country, Europe and the far East. <b>He was a member of the VFW</b>, the senior men’s club, and St. Cecilia Reserection Guild. In his retirement, he spent his time with his family and working on projects around the home. His family was the most important thing to him, Family duty came first. He was totally devoted to his wife Ann and throughout their lives they cared for each other in a way that serves as a model for marriage. Tom is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, their loving daughters Mary, Kathy, and Colleen, sons in law Jeff and Michael. He had 6 grandchildren: Tara, Maggie, Lindsey, JT, Zack, & Kaitlyn, Tom also had 3 great grandchildren Camryn, Carson, and Griffin. Tom was predeceased in death by his parents, sister Barbara, and brother Jack, There will be a Mass of Christian burial at St Cecilia Church, Newfield Ave. Stamford, at 11:00 Thursday April 12, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory be made to St. Cecilia’s Church, Stamford, or the American Heart Association. To leave condolences for the family, please do so on <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="text_link link_wrap type_url" data-link-target="http://www.gallagherfuneralhome.com" data-link-type="URL" style="color: #0000ee; cursor: pointer; font-family: "segoe ui" , "frutiger" , "frutiger linotype" , "dejavu sans" , "helvetica neue" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.600000381469727px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.gallagherfuneralhome.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: "segoe ui", frutiger, "frutiger linotype", "dejavu sans", "helvetica neue", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.600000381469727px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">www.gallagherfuneralhome.com</a></span><span class="text_link link_wrap type_url" data-link-target="http://www.gallagherfuneralhome.com" data-link-type="URL" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: "segoe ui" , "frutiger" , "frutiger linotype" , "dejavu sans" , "helvetica neue" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.600000381469727px; font-weight: normal;"> or </span><a href="http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/stamfordadvocate/thomas-kinsella-condolences/188715305?cid=full" style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "segoe ui", frutiger, "frutiger linotype", "dejavu sans", "helvetica neue", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.600000381469727px; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Here</a><span style="color: #4a4949; font-family: "segoe ui", frutiger, "frutiger linotype", "dejavu sans", "helvetica neue", arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.600000381469727px; font-weight: normal;">.</span></span>9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-25188024532690870432018-03-21T08:29:00.003-07:002018-04-12T19:30:11.042-07:00In Memoriam - John C. “Jags” Jagodzinski,<div class="indent" style="font-family: "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">John was an au<span style="color: #4a4949;">tomotive mechanic and was the owner and operator of Camp Chevron for over twenty five years. He served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division and a </span><b style="color: #4a4949;">member of VFW Post 9617</b><span style="color: #4a4949;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Commander James Santangelo of VFW Post 9617 Stamford delivered Thanksgiving baskets to needy veterans. One of the many tasks Stamford VFW Post 9617 do every day to help veterans in need</span>.9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-15992217435732832112015-11-11T18:42:00.001-08:002018-03-21T16:23:16.868-07:00Veterans Day Commemoration Day at Stamford CT High School <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3kc_zolNB_Lnt2o4XKXEzkuKFr4BwsBE_wEInLlk5S1A0cPJbXVcF_f925qOfhndg6CX3uAPrPwdom4F7f-GC_BoJZjnh9-xnhOOwhcGGc4F0dOIzB6ZAo2c1-iW1pSnBA_Hev5bAQY/s1600/PIC.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stamford Veterans representing VFW Post 9617, American Legion, Catholic War Veterans and Jewish War Veterans attended the annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Stamford High School, on November 10, 2015. </span></span><br />
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A large contingent representing one of Connecticut's best known VFW Posts 9617 marched and were greeted enthusiastically on Sunday November 8, 2015.<br />
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-59143708195013492222015-10-24T07:57:00.000-07:002015-10-24T07:57:48.118-07:00HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On October 15, 2015 at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home in Stamford,CT the VFW Post 9617 honored the lives of Stamford and Greenwich Veterans whose cremated remains have remained unclaimed.<br />
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Junior Vice Commander of VFW post 9617 Archie Elam, said it was "one of the most impressive ceremonies he has ever attended."</div>
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-39746474450710198102015-05-25T09:37:00.000-07:002015-05-25T09:37:33.834-07:00VFW Post 9617 Members Featured In News 12 CT Memorial Day Parade story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-81679926310585179652015-05-23T10:08:00.000-07:002015-05-23T10:08:47.936-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-17609114527473242772015-05-03T06:51:00.000-07:002015-05-03T06:51:46.096-07:00Senator Richard Blumenthal (D CT) visits Fort Belvor at the request VFW Post 9617 member Thomas Finn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-7292648673740714402015-05-02T21:35:00.000-07:002015-05-02T21:48:38.005-07:00MAY EVENTS DETAILS (May 16th., 20th. and 21st.)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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St John’s Cemetery<br />
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Woodland Cemetery<br />
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VFW Springdale Post 9617 invites you to join us on<br />
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Belltown Fire House<br />
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-25474375313383724852015-02-05T20:16:00.000-08:002015-02-05T20:16:56.345-08:00BLUMENTHAL AND LEONE FEATURED AT VETS DINNER<br />
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On the far left, Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, on the far right CT State Senator Carlo Leone, Chair of Veterans Committee, third from left Marco Pensiero, member of VFW Post 9617, who was honored at the dinner.<br />
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Left, Rev. Msgr. Brig.Gen. Ret. Ted Malanowski, member of VFW Post 9617 and Col. Davin M. Dwyer, M.D., US Army, Served in Iraq. Dr. Dwyer was honored at the Knights of Columbus dinner honoring veterans.<br />
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<br />9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-16878309424904838202015-01-27T18:04:00.000-08:002015-01-27T18:08:49.511-08:00VFW POST 9617 LED THE CELEBRATION OF VETERANS DAY IN STAMFORD<div style="text-align: center;">
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Marco Pensiero, Korean War combat veteran, and member of VFW Post 9617, led the procession, at Veterans Mass at, St. Mary's Church, Stamford, Ct.<br />
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Left to right, Brig. General Richard Ursone and Brig. General Mnsg.Thaddeus F. Malanowski, a member VFW Post 9617, cut the cake at the celebration of Veterans Day sponsored by the the VFW Post <br />
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Michael D. Macri, a long time member of VFW Post 9617, led the procession at the Veterans Mass,at St. Mary's Church, on Veterans Day. A standing room only crowd attended.</div>
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Veterans gather at altar of St. Mary's Church, Stamford, CT on Veterans Day</div>
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-23974523606311007622015-01-13T19:20:00.000-08:002015-01-13T19:20:13.696-08:00VFW POST 9617 HOLIDAY DINNER HONORED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM STAMFORD<br />
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<br />9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-57514258917445266842014-12-29T19:31:00.000-08:002015-01-28T17:03:51.323-08:00Recent Events attended and hosted by VFW Post 9617 Membership<br />
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The opening ceremony of VFW Post 9617 Holiday Dinner Dec. 17 2014. Officers from L. to R.</div>
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Marco Pensiero Chaplain, Brig. Gen. Retired Robert Cody Quartermaster, James Santangelo Commander, Brig. Gen Retired Mnsg. Ted Malanowski Chaplain, and James S. Vlasto, Adjutant. A capacity crowd attended the dinner including members of the Post and their families, who were joined by friends and supporters from Stamford,Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan .</div>
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<b>VFW Post 9617 College Scholarship awarded to Westhill High School Student</b></div>
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9617http://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422190948659745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052841820733871976.post-64616388041542291142014-11-29T13:46:00.001-08:002014-12-11T18:29:31.618-08:00Introducing VFW Post 9617<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">MSgt TOM FINN, on left a member of VFW Post 9617 post, and a buddy from his unit in Afghanistan going through a package the Post sent to Tom. The VFW Post pays for the supplies that are sent by Connie and John Telesco of Stamford, CT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">VFW POST 9617 Member Chief Warrant Officer CRAIG WHEELER while serving in Afghanistan as Helicopter Pilot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Korean War combat veterans and members of VFW Post 9617 MARCO PENSIERO, left, AND RALPH BOCUZZO at the Memorial Day Parade in Stamford, CT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">ARCHIE ELAM, member of VFW Post 9617 and a West Point graduate, planting flag at grave of Stamford veteran on Memorial Day 2014. VFW Post 9617 annually honors all veterans on Memorial Day by planting flags at grave sites. Many volunteers assist post members in the ceremony.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Medal of Honor recipient Paul W. Bucha joined members of the Post at statue dedication</span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiW0YLXNnoLaXqRDB0ipJEh0j2mNbUFWDDZ7rm8o8xVGYIEzrzenaVttz9rLE5btGrTEYK8XT27TuafrxXMXw1m5ERVF3oiJfGtDGcKkwIo7roqDxG3PC5Dg4g9wm586Q73EbK1bbVlk/s1600/1025WISE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiW0YLXNnoLaXqRDB0ipJEh0j2mNbUFWDDZ7rm8o8xVGYIEzrzenaVttz9rLE5btGrTEYK8XT27TuafrxXMXw1m5ERVF3oiJfGtDGcKkwIo7roqDxG3PC5Dg4g9wm586Q73EbK1bbVlk/s1600/1025WISE.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Left to right, Morton Dean, former CBS and ABC News anchor and correspondent, Paul W. Bucha, Medal of Honor recipient,Vietnam,1968 and Brig. General Robert M.Cody, Member of VFW Post 9617, Stamford, CT, at the dedication of the statue of Master Sergeant Homer L. Wise, recipient of the Medal of Honor during World War II and a Stamford resident, on May 26, 2013. Mr. Bucha was the keynote speaker and Mr. Dean served as Master of ceremonies.</span><br />
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