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This page contains a listing of "Derbyites" who don't physically live here yet are still here in spirit even if their bodies aren't. To add your name to the Derby e- mail list click here. If a Web Site is listed, click on the Y to go there. Click on the person's name to send mail to that person. All those listed on this page have asked to be listed.

Derbyites at Heart (A-L) Click here for M - Z

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Web Site Name DHS Grad Comments
  Adzima, Mary   Working with Coldwell Banker in Oxford
  Adzima-Carey, Donia 1951 Falmouth, MA
  Afasano, Vincent P 1966 I played football and track for Derby from 1962 to 1966. I certainly enjoyed my years at Derby High and have many fond memories. I now live in Cromwell, Ct with my wife and 2 children. I currently an employed at the Travelers Insurance Co. in Hartford, Ct as a Senior Claim Representative handling high exposure Workers' Compensation Calims. My wife is a nurse at Grove Hill Medical Center in New Britain, Ct.
  Bob Ahearn 1963 Born & raised in Derby. Lived there for 30+ years. I have friends and relatives there and I visit quite often. Still a great place. Now in Cheshire.
This is a great web-site to keep in touch.
  Allbert, Donna M 1977 Living in: Radcliff KY near Ft. Knox. I live in Kentucky work in Louisville, I have 3 dogs 3 cats 2 daughters and one husband. I miss yall.
  Allen, Donna E 1968 Raised in Derby, lived there until my divorce 6 years ago. Miss it very much... Go class of '68...... Living in Ansonia now
  Ash, Lou 2004 Hello
  Ausonio, Salvatore, W. 1965 I'm now living in San Diego, Ca. Sure would like to hear from some of the old crowd !!!!
  Ahearn,Dennis 1981 Living in Silicon Valley, but still think of Derby as home. Living in Mountain View, CA
  Allen, Dan 1971 Winthrop, Ma
  Allen, Ray 1975 Hi all - living here in WV since grad UConn in 79. Married w/ 2 kids - 16 & 18 right now. Still get back to visit family a couple times a year. Feel free to drop a line.
Y Ambrose, Michael E.   I grew up reading comics published by Charlton Press and nowadays I publish a magazine, CHARLTON SPOTLIGHT, devoted to telling the history of the Charlton publishing company. I first visited Derby in 1960 when I was 4 years old and last visited in August 1999. I would love to go back to your beautiful city someday! Anybody who has any anecdotes about Charlton Press or their comics and would like to share them, please contact me!
  Anroman, Gilda M. 1977 Living in Greenbelt, Maryland    Enjoy visiting.
  Anstey, Stephen, E 1972 Living in Merritt Island, Florida and working as a rocket scientist. Great Web site. Thanks for the memories
  Audet, Normand   To all the kids I grew up with that are still kids at heart, I sure miss seeing all of you. I am now living in DeLand, Florida, another little town and home of Stetson University. I love being able to check the Derby site to keep abreast of the happenings in the Valley. Go Big Red!!!
  Augusta, Judith W.    
  Ausonio, Salvatore W 1965  living in San Diego now, but will always miss Derby. 
Y Barri-Moore, Kescia A. 1985 Greetings from Palm Harbor, Florida (still). Living on the west coast of Florida for 15 years now. Two kids and one ex husband, home, job, all the usual.
Hope everyone is great, class of 1985 awesome reunion!
Feel free to email..
  Battista, John 1979 Lots of miles in between but only 12 away now (North Haven). I loved growing up in the Valley. The 70's were great there.
  Beattie, Carla G.   Program Director of Pathfinder Associates, Inc.
  Beers, Tim 1995 Have been Active Duty Air Force for 5 years now. Enlisted right after I graduated from DHS. Living in Charleston, South Carolina
   BENNARD, MARY LARKIN   GREW UP ON OLIVIA ST. OFTEN THINK OF THE GOOD TIMES
Living_in: FT. MYERS, FLORIDA
  Benavides, Victor H.   Living in Miami, Florida. Wonderful years of my life 1970-1982 I can not forget Derby, I will always remember those beautiful years in these Beautiful town, "Derby" you always will be in my heart
  Berey, David 1979 Great place growing up. Have life-long friends.
  Bittmann, Laurie 1996 Left Derby to go to college, and never came back! Living in MA and loving it. Now in Grad School for counseling.
  Blackwell, Maria, J. 1980  
  Bond, Michael D 1979

I miss all my friends I had in Derby.  Would love to hear from you.  Live in West Virginia currently.

  Bonfanti Richard 1964  
  Bonina (Boudreau), Yvonne M 1970  
  Borchers, Margaret   Derby is a great place to work!
  Brady, Jack 1947  
  (Ogle) Boroski, Mary Lou 1954 I live in Shelton now, but Derby will always be my home town, and my favorite web site, keep up the good work, I love your history contests.
  Borrelli (Sbriglia), Nadine 1978 Middletown, CT
  Brandi, Kathy Moran 1981 Living in Hebron, CT with husband Neal and daughter Olivia.
  Brawley(Deforest) Natalie, A. 1983 Derby was a wonderful place to grow up... miss it. I now live in Southwest Florida but love to come visit. Hello to all my friends in Derby!

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Brennan, Jim   I'm a native of Derby, UK, and as a journalist have tried for some years to encourage contacts between our cities (and other Derbys).Now 83, but still writing. I hope your rules do not preclude my being added to your list. Perhaps I could become a kind of honorary Derbeian (USA_ ? Or even an honorary Derby High graduate !
All good wishes.
  Brown,Toni (DeRosa) 1958 Living in Jupiter, Florida - Return home 2-3 times a year to see mom. There have been many times when I have wanted to return to live there. to the best little town I know.
  Campbell, Adele (Harak)   I graduated from St. Mary School in 1962. I would like to hear from any ex-classmates! Living_in Vancouver, WA
  Carey, Thomas, F 1934 Aurora, Co.
  Cartenuto-Wadleigh,Lyn 1964 Living in W. Medina Mesa, AZ
  Cass, Deidre (O'Donnell) 1981 Think of my classmates often. Hope that all of you are doing well!!
  Casteel, Kristen, Jecusco   Grew up in Derby, left the area for about 12 years. Finally back, now live in Ansonia. It's great to be home again. Living in Ansonia
  Celone, Cathy 1978 come back to town at least once a month to see family
Living in: Winchester NH
  Chapman, Lenora 1978 Living and working in Meriden, CT. Enjoying life :-)
  Chebro, Tom 1975 This is a great way of keeping in touch. Living in Locust Grove, Ga.30248
  Chevarella, Danine M. 1985 This is a very nice feature on the Derby website. Born and raised and lived most of my life here and I do love it. I bought a house in Waterbury and I love it here now too. But I am always in Derby, especially visiting my parents. I'm proud that Derby is the smallest city in CT, that's pretty cool. I wonder if anyone will contact me through this website, I'll just wait and see. Blessings to you all.
  Chromik,Richard, A 1976 Hello Derby!
  Clark, Linda Diller 1965 From one end of the Housatonic to the other, I now live in Sharon, CT
Raised in Derby, attended Hawthorne, Lincoln, & DHS. Fond memories of Recreation Camp, Roseland Pizza, Picketts Pond, and of course class of '65
  Clarke,Beverly J   Moved to Derby in 1970 as a newlywed, my husband had a cousin Mickey who owned the Kozy Korner bar, we lived on Olivia St and loved eating at the River Restaurant every payday. Used to go across the bridge into Shelton to visit his Aunt Flossie on Sundays, wonderful memories. Now living in New York
  Colonese, Frank 1953 Mansfield,CT. bORN AND RAISED IN dERBY AND REMEMBER IT FONDLY
  Comkowycz, Paul 1969 Proud to be from Derby; living in Winter Haven, Florida
  Comkowycz,Patricia (Chromik) 1971 Bradenton, FL
  Comkowycz, Tom 1978 Rex, GA (Atlanta Suburb)
  Conlon, Sean 1994 Derby was a great place to grow up. I can't imagine a better place to come of age. Living in Willington, CT
  Conte,John J. 1957 Living in: 1235 Westwoods Rd., Mt. Carmel, Conn. 06518
  Copeland (Stiber), Ken  

Graduated Hamden High in 67 but went to school in Derby until 1965. Hawthorne, Irving, Franklin, Bradley and 'Old' Derby High. Living in Wallingford

  Costa, Deborah (Donchez) 1976 I was born and raised in Derby. It was the greatest place to grow up. I have wonderful memories of ice skating at Picketts Pond and summers spent at the Derby Green with friends. Living in Chicago
  Scott Davis 1987 Living in Charlotte, NC
  De Carlo. Christian, P. 1945 Hi; Raised in Derby. The greatest little city in the US. The best place in the world to grow up. The education system in Derby served me well throughout my whole life. Would do it over again, if I could. God bless our service people all over the world. God bless to all.

Living in: Groton CT

  BERTRAND H DEFOREST SR. 1985 AMHERST, NH UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY GRADUATE
I AM COACHING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AS WELL AS POP WARNER. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN BERT IS 8 AND GOING INTO 3RD GRADE AND BEN IS 6 AND GOING INTO 1ST GRADE.
  DeFusco, John 1974 Living_in: Rhode Island Old friends, please e-mail me.
  DellaRocco-Stumpo, Alisa 1988 DHS Class of 88, 20th reunion set for June 28, 2008. Email me for details!
Living_in: Southern California
  DeLorenzo,Francis (Frank)   1986 I was born & raised in Derby. I lived there until I was 25 yrs old. I
was on the Derby Wrestling team , Played football and was active in the Fire Dept. I just wanted to say "hi".
P.S. Does anyone know where my old buddy Kevin (Red) Coolidge is?
  DeLorme, Pamela A. (Taurick) 1961 Sorry I have missed my past reunions. I miss everyone I went to school with and think of you often.
Living in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  Nick DeMayo 1980 Love Derby. Go home whenever I can. Living in Williamsburg, Va.
  Denton, Stan 1975 Living in St.Peters,Mo(near St.Louis)- Regional Sales Mgr. for a yeast company - Travel the mid-west and south-east -- Would love to hear from other class members. Celebrated 20 years of marriage in 1998 - 5 children - Life is wonderful, doing great!
  DeRosa, Dave 1977 Nice Place To Visit
  De Rosa Lawrence F   My father was born in Puglianello. When I learned that Derby and Puglianello were sister cities I became interested, and hope to learn more about Puglianello and maybe see some photos. I would appreciate being able to attend activities pertaining to the Puglianello population.
  Detullio, Ronald William   aka the duck. living in Taos, NM
  DiGiovanni, Lucio Z   I  have lived in Derby about 18 years, from when my family moved to 25 Derby Avenue from Catignano, Italy until I graduated from UCONN in 1973. I attended Derby High School for one year (1965) after which I transferred to Bullard Haven Regional Vocational High School in Bridgeport CT. I miss Derby a LOT.
  Dimon, Patricia A. (Piekarski) 1957 I miss the Valley. Living in: Lexington, KY
  DiRienzo, Joseph M.   I was born and raised in Derby. My folks still live on Chapel Street and I visit several times a year. Moved away after college. I attended Franklin School (Class of 1964) and graduated from Notre Dame HS (WH) in 1968, Providence College (1972) and McGill University (1976). I currently live just west of Philadelphia, PA and work at the University of Pennsylvania. Would love to hear from any old classmates from Franklin School.
  Donchez , Deborah 1976 Living in Chicago
  Doucette, Mike 1985 Currently living in England. Hope to be returning in the near future. Have many great memories of growing up in Derby.
Duggan, Joe 1975 Living in Newington, but a regular visitor to the Valley.
  Duggan,Patrick, M. 1981 Living in Clayton, California. Spent 4 years active/6 reserve in the Navy. Last 15 years as a Police Officer SWAT/K9 handler in California. Now living in Clayton CA with my wife Karen, daughter Brenna and sons Patrick, Carrick and Finnian. Still get to visit "home" a few times a year. Derby was a great place to grow up. It's great to see old friends when I'm back there!
  Dupont (Vinchinski) Mary Ellen 1969

The sun is great but, after 17 years and 2 kids I am "missing" the East coast..may be back soon. Go Raiders! Living in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona

  Emma, Bert 1964 Living in Atlanta, but a Derbyite at heart!
  Ennis,Kerry,D. 1976 it's always good to come home again if only in your thoughts. Living in Daytona Beach, FL
  Esposito, Desiree Filion 1981 Living in Seymour with sons Christopher 10 and Michael 6. Married to Allan Esposito, Owner of Nails by Desiree for 9 yrs. now located in the antique section of Seymour.
  Deborah (Hunter) Estwan 1983 Currently reside in Seymour, Ct. and absolutely love the woodsy environment however, I still visit mom in Derby. Professionally, I am an Adjunct Psychology Instructor. I would love to hear from class mates from the past.
  Farrell, Helena 1974 Graduated from DHS and looking for info on Class reunion and Rita Tomasko. Living in Sykesville, MD
Y Fatterusso, Lisa  (now Hoven-Phillips) 1982 Living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with my husband, Marko and our two daughters. I currently run our testing department for IBM BeNeLux. Our door islways open for visitors :-)
 

Edward Finch

  Living in Wyoming
  Finch, Jenniegrace (Izzo)   Living in Wyoming
  Finnucan, Lou Ann 1972 Moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1990 but still consider Derby my home. My husband (Vince Leta) and I visit Derby 3 or 4 times every year to see family and friends and to see how things have changed. Since I was the former Head Librarian at the Derby Public Library and a former tax board member I am very interested in the changes that have taken place in my home town. Overall I am very pleased with the progress and wish you the best of luck with additional plans for improvement.
  Fitzgerald, Mark 1974 Living in Madison, NJ
  Fitzgerald, Robert E. 1972 Living in Denver with my two sons; working (as an architect) in Aspen and Vail, Colorado and elsewhere since 1981. I do think often of the Valley and of those I knew there, and I hope all are doing well!
  Fitzsimmons, Patrick 1980 Great Job Staffieri's Your gonna do great things for our town!
  Flaherty, Charlotte    
  Fulkerson, Peggy Hemstreet   Living in Ontario, New York - Llived on smith street for a number of years. moved to new york in 1995. All my family----my sister and brothers were all born at Griffin Hospital.
  Gabianelli, Al 1983 Own Scooter's B.P. Gas Station and Deli Mart on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton. Stop in and see me some time! Living_in Beacon Falls now
  Gaetano,Glenn,T. 1970 Derby friends are friends forever! Make an effort to be positive about the town, proud of its past and be ready to work as a team toward a great future.
  Gerard (Jerry) Gow

 

1952 I was married to Marylou Mlynar (Ansonia High, 1954) for 38 years before she died in 1996. I'm now retired and living in California. I live near two of my three children (the third lives in San Diego) and all four of my grandchildren. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew me or Marylou.
  Girouex/Tuccio J M   Born in Derby Fl now
  Goddard, Elizabeth, MJ   Hi Everyone! I just found this web page...I was born [and still live in] Derby, England. Technically I'm a Derbyite so am I allowed to be on your listings? Hope so. Where abouts in America are you located? Wherever you're situated, it sounds like a smashing place!
  GOODMAN, Michael S.   I'm a former resident of the Housatonic Valley (from 1964-67), now living in Madison WI, but still remain homesick for the beautiful countryside
Y Gori (Mirochine), Liane 1985 Living in York County, Virginia. Happily married with 2 children.
Currently employed full-time and working on my MBA. Would love to hear from old friends and classmates from the valley. Email me!!
  Granato - Mercede, Renee 1982  
  Grant, Frederick M.   My Wife, Anne (DeGennaro) and I Now live in Clermont, Florida.
Y Green-Strachan Lara S. 1987 I currently live in Thomaston, CT.  I am truly a Derbyite at heart. I still come back as it will always be home to me.
  Griego, (Bayley) Cathleen A 1975 Living in sunny San Diego, Calif. since 1977. Loved growing up in Derby, Lots of long lasting friendships. I visit often, and miss the small town atmosphere. Hope the 'new' downtown renovations go well. Will be nice to see it
  Haddix, Andrea (Leitch) 1976 Living in Macon, Georgia
Y Haefele-Byron, Christine 1988 Miss you Guys, Class of 1988
  Hammarstrom, Patricia (DeGennaro) 1962 Living_in: Diamondhead, MS I moved to New Orleans in 1990 and am presently living in Diamondhead MS. Have three children, a daughter in Fort Lauderdale who is expecting our first grandchild, a daughter in Memphis,TN and a son in New Orleans. Retired in 1994 and loving it in the South. My brother Larry , class of 1947, and I have enjoyed touring this site.
  Harak, G. Simon S. J.   Living in Baltimore
  Hart, Melissa Middendorf 1989

Moved out of the valley when I got married...entire family is still there, though!!!! Living in Old Wethersfield, CT

  Hayden,Don,F. 1956 Grad. from St. Mary's 1952,grad from DHS 1956.Living in Ceresco, Michigan (near Battle Creek) since 1975.Retired.Worked as Engineer in Automotive Industry for 28 years. This is fun web site to surf. Feel free to E-Mail me, would like to hear from old classmates. Take care!
  Hebert, Michael C. 1978 Living_in: Anover, KS - Fire Station Captain with Sedgwick County Fire Department and been with the department since January 1979.
  Hession Tim 1976 Living in Guilford
  Himmelberger, John 1985 Currently living in Prospect, CT
  Horvath, Shelley(Ponte) 1986 Living and teaching in Jensen Beach, FL for 16 years now with my husband and 2 children Joey and Jenna. We're busy with Football, cheerleading, soccer and baseball.(It must be in the blood) After all my years cheering, I am now the Popwarner Football and Cheer Scholastics Director. I'm also working on my masters in EDU. We visit every year. I always look forward to coming "home" and seeing old friends and family. I'm still a Derby Girl!
  Horvath,Tracy,D 1987 I was born and raised in Derby, my dad still live in Derby and is a diehard Valley Fan! I now live in one of the most beautiful places on the earth, Lake Tahoe ca. However my heart is still with you all and such a big part ofme would love to raise my kids there. I am heading back this summer and thinking about purchasing some real estate.Any good leads anyone? A popwarner cheerleader and then a "Derbyette" I always have good thugts for the Raiders!!!
  Huber (Altorelli), Terri 1974 Miss Derby and old friends. Living in San Diego now. Write me if you went to school with me. St Mary's and of course Derby High class of '74. Like to have a reunion.
  Jadach, Michele 1989 Living in Stroh, IN
  Jalowiec, Barbara A.   I've lived in Derby all my life and I'm now at Assumption College, in Worcester, MA, another All-American City. I've gone from the smallest city in Connecticut to the second-largest city in New England! Although being in Worcester is a good experience, I still look forward to coming home to my family and friends in Derby.
  Jemioto, Henry   Retired principal and still a Derby guy at heart.
  Jecusco-Casteel, Kristen 1990 Living in: Hendersonville, NC. I've moved away from the Valley again, but hope to come back for good one day. The Valley will always be my home in my heart.
  Kapusta, Eugene F. 1942 Living in: Venice, Florida
  keefe edward f   MY FATHER WAS BORN IN 1929 AND RAISED IN DERBY. Living_in:   BEALETON VA
  Janine (Kershaw/Mahan) 1983 Pennsylvania
   (Nowakowski) Kovach, Carolyn 1971 I miss the Valley. Remembering.. walking home from HS with my friends, Raiders, cruising, River Restaurant and Vonettes. Now that I live in WA. I miss the 4 seasons too..we get 2 seasons, cold and warm rain I am in CT every summer. My mother lives in Middletown. I have a son in the Navy with a P3 squadron and a daughter in HS. Feel free to contact me! Living in Montesano, WA
  Krivda,Robert 1972 Living in Ansonia
  Kryzanski, Daniel H.   nice site
Krugel, Eileen M.
  (Elias) Ladrow, Ciana 1977 Hello everyone, I have never had a change to attend any of the reunions ... hope everyone is doing well. Nice site! I found this site by accident just looking for information about Derby. I saw some of the pictures, but I can't recognize anyone. I guess too many years have passed. Hopefully, I can see everyone next time. Pennsylvania is a great state .... we love it here.
  LaMonica Sal 1985 Left Derby in 89, moved to Florida till 99, then went out west to Vegas. Still in Vegas, but will go back to Florida sooner or later. Haven't been back to CT since the day I left, hope to get back Nov. 06
  Laraway, Donna (Balisciano,Marinelli) 1969 It's hot here, but I miss the green hills of Derby!! I recently moved to Peoria, Arizona with my 16 year old daughter and husband.
  Lazzaro, Vinny 1976 Living_in: Woodbridge
  Leavitt, (McMahon) Gayle 1966 Living in Orange CT
  Lesh, John   left derby 1979 in the 9th grade at dhs, moved to southern california, later joined the navy(ret), thinking of my birth place and the people I knew
  Lesko, John, S.  

Searching for graduates of St Michael's RC school class of 1953 in order to plan 50 th anniversary celebration in the year 2003! Living_in Ann Arbor, Michigan

  Loftus Robert F.   Always a red raider at heart - living in Milford
  Lowe (Theriault) Karen 1980 Born and raised in Derby, CT. Living in NW Montana for the past 8 years. Very fond memories of Derby, DHS and all the families in Derby. Would love to hear from some former 1980 classmates!
  Lucas, Karen Woodford 1970  
  Lungarini, Bob 1978 Living in Wethersfield. Grew up in Derby - attended EOB TECH - 1978
  Lyons, Susan S. (Searles) 1982 living in Trumbull

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