'Turnback Tuesday' remembers Derby's 1st 'Citizen of the Year'

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" pays honor to Daniel Waleski, Derby’s 1st “Citizen of the Year” proclaimed on July 1, 2011. 

Dan was Derby’s most dedicated citizen, often playing his bugle in parades and ceremonies. 
He attended seemingly every city meeting, always introducing himself as the “concerned citizen." 
Waleski was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of MMVET Post 43, American Legion, Catholic War Veterans and the Derby Historical Society. 
Born on Dec. 9, 1924, Waleski died on April 9, 2014 at the age of 89. 

This photo was taken by Derby resident Markanthony Izzo on June 16, 2012 at Derby Day.


Thanks go to the Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week!