Sad news shared from Derby

Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo e-mailed this information late Saturday:

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of former Derby Mayor Gino S. DiMauro, Jr.

Gino S. DiMauro, Jr.

Please join Mayor Anita Dugatto and the entire City of Derby in expressing our deepest sympathy to the entire DiMauro Family during this difficult time.  His son Gino S. DiMauro, III is a member of the Derby Police Department.

Mayor Anita Dugatto has asked at flags on all City of Derby buildings be lowered to half staff until 2:00 pm on Wednesday May 25, 2016 in memory of Mayor DiMauro's service to the City of Derby.

"The entire City of Derby is shocked and saddened by this news.  We express our deep sympathy to the DiMauro family and want them to know that we grieve with them during this sad time. May he rest in peace,"  said Mayor Dugatto.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby. 

His funeral will leave the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary Church. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made the Dominic and Sontino DiMauro Educational Fund. Leave online condolences at www.adzimafh.com

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Retired police chief to discuss book at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Retired Derby Police Chief turned author Andrew L. Cota, Jr. will hold a book signing at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St.

Cota will discuss "Whitestone," a novel.

The public is invited to attend.

Cota's other book is "Through the Lens of an Old Man." He also drew the cover art for both books. 

Cota's love of art also includes wood carving, with his most notable work being the carving on the Sterling Opera House on Elizabeth Street.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby donates gift cards to benefit Valley United Way

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is looking to focus on the “fun” in fundraising with a unique raffle to support local nonprofits.

Griffin has donated $1,000 worth of gift cards to the SportsCenter of Connecticut in Shelton for a special online raffle to benefit the Valley United Way.

The gift cards can be used for the SportsCenter’s array of entertainments, including a weather-protected golf driving range, 18-hole mini-golf course, lazer tag arena, interactive bowling alleys, video arcade, baseball/softball batting cages, target paintball, and skating arena.

Raffle tickets are $5 each (10 ticket purchase maximum). On June 3, four winners will be drawn with first prize receiving a $400 gift card; second place a $300 gift card; third place a $200 gift card; and fourth place will get a $100 gift card.

Tickets may be purchased online at griffinhealth.org/unitedwayraffle.

All raffle proceeds will benefit the Valley United Way.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Resume workshops offered at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., offers Resume Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

During these sessions, participants are welcome to either

start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.  

Often times a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.

The next class will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 1.  

Registration is not required. 
For information stop by the Library or call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

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