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Volunteers Honored at Annual Tea

Woodbridge Human Services honored 134 at afternoon event

Woodbridge Human Services recognized 134 volunteers at its 23rd annual volunteer tea last week. Each year, individuals are recognized for their time and dedication in the senior center and at events throughout the year.

Tony Anastasio was one of three residents given a special awards. He was recognized for his work with the town's youth evening program.

"Tony always looks for ways to improve the program," said Human Services Director Mary Ellen Larocca. "We appreciate his kindness and his willing spirit."

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Colleen Kin was honored for her dedication as a volunteer at the senior center where she serves lunch. She serves on various committees and was recognized with a citation and a plaque for her compassion and willingness to always help with a smile.

One business was also recognized for its service to the Woodbridge community. Home Instead Senior Care president Andy Clifford received honors for "providing a progam that keeps seniors safe in their community," according to Larocca. His company ran the Food for Thought program recently, which focused on easy and nutritious meal ideas for one or two people.

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First Selectman Edward Sheehy presented a very special honor to Amity High School student Ashley Blume.

"It is a special honor to give Ashley the youth award since I've known her grandfather for more years than I want to admit," Sheehy said. "I'm proud of her sincere efforts in the community and she is most deserving of this award." 

A full list of volunteers recognized follows:

Ann Adamovich

Barbara Ahern

Julie Altman

Mary Calrson

Gary Lindgen

Nota Koutroumanis

Beverly Fries

Polly Demirjian

Jennifer Boila

Tony Anastasio

E.J. Antinozzi

Katie Antinozzi

Tina Arbo

Cathy Austin

Lisa Bacchiocchi

Jane Baljevic

Debbie Barbieri

Mary Lee Barker

Kathy Barkin

Willery Beasley

Debbie Sokal

Andy Beltramello

Sharon Bender

Betty Benner

Aimee Bogush

Rosann Botte

Peter Samenfink

Boy Scout Troup 63

Polly Buckley

Isabelle Bulger

Christine Burnor

Linda Cahill

Virginia Calistro

Eleanor Canepari

Clair Cappiello

Barbara Cassesse

Olivia Catarino

Minnie Chen

Children’s House of Montessori, Inc.

Janet Ciarleglio

Andrew Clifford

Home Instead Senior Care

Coachman Square at Woodbridge

Pat Crisco

Linda Towbin

Detective Robert Crowther

Carolyn DeGennaro

Tammy Demelier

Trish DiBuduo

Cara Dunhill

Sharon Dworkin

Karen Elimelech

Erza Academy, Gail Rausher

Andy & Judy Esposito

Lauren Esposito

Phyllis Federico

Woodbridge Fire Department

Caitlin Foster

Betsy Furst

Pauline Garceau

Woodbridge Recreation Department

George Grotheer

Laurence Grotheer

Marie Gurrieri

Helen Heaney

Alma Hollins

Charles Huang

Nina Iovino

Noreen Julian

Kris Kaloides

Sandra Keefe

Colleen King

David & Diane King

Isabell Kratochvil

Joan Kreiger

Nancy Kriz

Natalie Kruchok

Cheryn Kwasnik

Chris Layden

Viviana Langou Livesay

Edee Lockyer

Chris Love joy

Adair Luciani

Betty Micci

Lisa Neumann

NewAlliance Bank

Our Lady of the Assumption Social Action Committee

Craig Percy

Elaine Perrotti

Rocklyn Petrizzi

Progressions Salon

Danielle Proto

Quinnipiac University Community Action Project

James Rascati

Al Rockel

Ann Rubin

Jeanne & Paul Russ

Mary Leigh Sabshin

Robert Schulz

Polly Schulz

Marisa Seals

Lisa Searless

Mimi Setlow

Ellen Shaw

Eleanor Sheehy

Debbie Siena

Paul Silverman

Lois Simeone

Gen Smith

Margaret & Harold Smith

Rose Spinelli

Willows Care & Rehabilitation

Carolyn Stanley

Sandra Stein

Kim Tchakirides

Jeff Tomei

Elsie VavrekVine Products

Barry & Hyla Vine

Dorothy Walz

Suzanne Werth

Geri White

Carolyn Wolff

Women of Woodbridge

Woodbridge Aquatic Club

Woodbridge Child Day Care 

Woodbridge Children’s Library

Woodbridge Library

Woodbridge Police Union, Local 362

Woodbridge Rotary Club

Karen Workman

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