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Mr. Vogt served as a director of the E. B. and A. C. Whiting Company in Burlington, Vermont, from 1950 to 1954, he is a director of the Majestic Theatre in Burlington, and he was also a director of
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Fibras Mexicanas, S. A., of Monterrey, Mexico, from 1950 to 1954.
He has been active in community organizations and is a past master of Brainerd Masonic Lodge and is a Thirty-second degree Mason. He is also a member of Norwich Consistory and of Sphinx Temple Shrine of Hartford, Connecticut. A member of the Eiks and of the Thames Club, he also holds membership in the Ethan Allen Club of Burlington, Vermont, is a former member of the Lions, having served as deputy district governor, and he is a member of the New London Country Club. A Republican in politics, he attends religious services as a member of the Congregational Church, and served as moderator of the church from 1951 to 1956, and as moderator of New London County Association of Congregational Christian Churches and Ministers, 1958-1959.
Mr. Vogt was married on August 26, 1936, to Ruth L. Unsworth, the daughter of Thomas Unsworth and of Julia E. (Hirschman) Unsworth. Her father was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a manu- facturer of brush fibers. He died in 1950. Mrs. Vogt's mother was born in Brooklyn, New York, and now resides in Burlington, Vermont.
Mrs. Vogt is active in the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters, and the Child Welfare As- sociation of Connecticut. A graduate of the University of Michigan with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1933, she was active in Girl Scout work in Arlington, Massachusetts and New London, Connecti- cut, and she served two years on the New England Regional Girl Scout Council, and is chairman of the Regional Camp Committee. She is also active in church work.
Mr. and Mrs. Vogt have two children: 1. Susan L., born on May 10, 1941, now a student at Dana Hall School, Wellesley, Massachu- setts 2. Donna U., born on January 19, 1944, now a student at Kings- wood School Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
CHARLES CLIFFORD LUNNY
Vice president and trust officer of the Westport Bank and Trust Company of Westport, since 1950, and associated with the bank for more than thirty years, Mr. Lunny is a past president of the Norwalk Clearing House, and, a Republican in politics, is the town treasurer of Weston.
Mr. Lunny was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 15, 1904, the son of William G. Lunny and of Anne May (Osgood) Lunny. His father was born in Stamford, in 1862, and was a transpor-
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tation employee, a railroad conductor and a trolley car operator. He died in 1913. Mr. Lunny's mother was born in Buckport, Maine, on January 1, 1863, and died in January, 1943. Mr. Lunny's grandparents (paternal) were John Lunny and Jane (Moore) Lunny, both born in Ireland. His maternal grandparents were Frederick Osgood and Eliza (Tucker) Osgood, both born in Maine.
Mr. Lunny graduated from Westport High School in 1923, and then assumed a permanent post in the Westport Bank and Trust Com- pany, where he worked during high school. He had begun as a book- keeper and he has held the post of vice president and trust officer since 1950. He has been active in Boy Scout work and is a treasurer and a trustee of the Westport Library. He is a past president of the Rotary Club, is president of the Board of Trade of Westport, and a Thirty-second degree Mason, being a member of Temple Lodge No. 65 of Westport and the Scottish Rite bodies. He also holds mem- bership in Pyramid Temple of Bridgeport. He attends religious services as a member of the Saugatuck Congregational Church and is a trustee of the church.
LEO NEVAS
Active in the practice of law since 1936 and secretary and treas- urer of the Hydra-Feed Machine Tool Corporation since 1942, Mr. Nevas is a former prosecuting attorney of the Municipal Court of Westport, and he has served as judge of the Municipal Court of Westport.
He was born in Norwalk, on January 20, 1912, the son of Mor- ris Navasky and of Ethel (Baron) Navasky. His father was born in Kovno, Lithuania, in 1867, and his mother in Vilna, Lithuania, in 1871. Mr. Nevas graduated from Norwalk High School in 1928, and obtained the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Michigan in 1933. He received the degree of Bachelor of Laws from Cornell University Law School in 1936, and did graduate work in law at New York University in 1937 and 1938. He served on the editorial board of the Cornell Law Quarterly in 1935 and 1936.
Mr. Nevas has been active in professional organizations, has served as a member of various sections of the American Bar Associa- tion, and is a member of the International Bar Association, the Ameri- can Judicature Society and the Connecticut Bar Association. He was also a member of the executive committee of the Municipal Court Assembly of the State of Connecticut, served on the Charter Revision
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Commission of the Town of Westport and was chairman of the West- port War Finance Committee. President of the Kiwanis Club of West- port, he was president of Temple Beth-El, where he attends religious worship, and is a member of Temple Masonic Lodge. His social con- nections include membership in the Birchwood Country Club, of which he was a founder, member of the board of governors and secre- tary, the Cornell Club of Westchester County, the University of Michigan Club of New York and a member of the National Republi- can Club.
Mr. Nevas was married in Hartford, on December 4, 1938, to Libby Joseloff, the daughter of Louis Joseloff and of Anna (Needles) Joseloff.
Mr. and Mrs. Nevas have three children, all of whom were born in Norwalk: I. Jo-Ann, born on October 31, 1941. 2. Bernard A., born on April 16, 1944. 3. Marc, born on May 12, 1948.
PAUL CEDRIC MANCHESTER
Associated with the Weston-Westport Agencies, Incorporated, a firm dealing in insurance appraising and real estate since 1950, Mr. Manchester is active in local politics and was a member of the West- port Republican Town Committee.
He was born in New York City on July II, 1923, the son of Sher- man A. Manchester and of Ilse (Loescher) Manchester. His father was born in Red Mountain, Ohio, and came to Connecticut in 1933 where he continued in the real estate and insurance field. He is now retired. Mr. Manchester's mother was born in Bedford, Ohio. Mr. Manchester attended schools in West Hartford and Westport, and prior to entering the real estate and insurance field in Westport, he had experience in banking and sales, and was associated for a time with an airline.
He has been a director of the Westport Young Men's Christian Association and a member of Westport R.T.M. District No. 2. A Thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Shrine, he also holds membership in the Knights of Friday Club of Westport. He attends religious services in the Christ and Holy Trinity Church of Westport. He is a past president of the Westport Board of Realtors and the Mid-Fairfield Association of Insurance Agents. He is Direc- tor of Civil Defense for Westport.
Mr. Manchester was married on July 15, 1944, to Margaret Nash, born on October 20, 1921, the daughter of Edward C. Nash
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and of Anne (Ebel) Nash. Her father was born in Westport, Connec- ticut, in 1887, and was active in the moving and storage field. He is now retired. Mrs. Manchester's mother was born in 1889 in Albany, New York.
Mrs. Manchester graduated from Staples High School in West- port and then attended Connecticut College for Women and the Katharine Gibbs School.
Mr. and Mrs. Manchester have two children, both born in West- port : 1. Joan I., born on January 7, 1947. 2. Vicky, born on August 2, 1949.
HENRY ALBERT PFISTERER
Following considerable experience in teaching and as a member of engineering firms, Henry Albert Pfisterer established his own or- ganization in New Haven in recent years. He is a resident of Hamden and he takes a full part in the programs of engineering and civic societies.
Born at Hyde Park, New York, on June II, 1908, he is a son of Albert G. Pfisterer, who came to this country from Germany. He was born at Canstadt in 1870. For many years a florist at Hyde Park, he is now living in retirement there. His wife is the former Louisa Bek. She is a native of Stuttgart, Germany, and was born in 1883.
Henry A. Pfisterer completed his public school education at Poughkeepsie High School, that city being near his birthplace. When he graduated there in 1924, he enrolled at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and took technical courses there leading to the profes- sional degree of Civil Engineer, which he received in 1929. He also took graduate courses at Cornell. For a year following his graduation he was engaged in engineering work in New York City, but in 1930 he returned to Cornell to teach, and remained on its faculty until 1933. From 1934 to 1938 he was with the National Park Service, spending most of the four-year period with the Taconic State Park Commission in Poughkeepsie.
Mr. Pfisterer returned to New York in 1938, and from 1939 to 194I, taught architectural engineering at New York University. Also in 1939, he formed a connection with the New York engineering firm of Wilcox and Erickson. He left New York for New Haven in 1941, and started teaching architectural engineering at Yale University. He has been on its faculty ever since, and at the present time holds
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a full professorship there. When he came to New Haven, he also headed a local office for the engineering firm of Wilcox, Erickson and Pfisterer. He remained with the organization until 1950 and since that time has operated his own consulting engineering firm under the organizational name of Henry A. Pfisterer. Its offices are at III Whitney Avenue.
Mr. Pfisterer is a member and past president of the Connecticut Building Congress, and he formerly served on the board of directors of the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers. He is a mem- ber of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has served his state as president of the Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies, and his town as chairman of the Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission.
A member of his city's Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Pfisterer is currently serving on its board of directors. He is a Kiwanian, and a member of the Quinnipiac Club, Lawn Club, and the Faculty Club of Yale University. In religious faith he is a Protestant.
At St. Albans, Vermont, on August 26, 1939, Henry Albert Pfisterer married Hortense Marchessault. She is a native of that city. born on December 17, 1912, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Neverit) Marchessault. Her father too was born at St. Albans. A bookbinder by trade, he was associated with St. Albans newspapers, and was also active in local politics. His wife, the former Elizabeth Neverit, was born in Champlain, New York. Both are deceased. Mrs. Pfisterer is a graduate of Bellows Free Academy at St. Albans, and received nurse's training at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeep- sie, and is a Registered Nurse. She is now a member of the Visiting Nurses' Association in her home city, and is a director of the Hamden Public Health Association. The couple are the parents of two child- ren: I. Carole, born on September 21, 1942, in New Haven. She is attending Prospect Hill School, and is a member of the New Haven Lawn Club. 2. Charles H. A., born in New Haven on October 25, 1944. who attends Hopkins Grammar School.
CHARLES SUISMAN
Practicing law in New London since the beginning of his career, Charles Suisman is now senior partner of the firm of Suisman, Shapiro and Wool. He is also a bank official, and has served as assistant prosecuting attorney of his city.
A native of Hartford, he was born on November 7, 1906, son of
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Saul and Sarah (Spitz) Suisman. His parents are deceased. Com- pleting his secondary studies at Bulkeley High School, Charles Suis- man went on to advanced studies at Boston University, where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in 1928. For his professional training he enrolled at Yale Law School, there receiving his degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1930.
Admitted to the bar of his native state in 1930, Mr. Suisman com- menced practice in New London. He was later joined by Max Shapiro (who is the subject of an accompanying sketch), and they practiced under the firm name of Suisman and Shapiro. In 1956, they were joined by Louis Charles Wool (q.v.). The firm, now known as Suis- man, Shapiro and Wool, has offices at 325 State Street.
From 1939 to 1941, Mr. Suisman was assistant prosecuting at- torney of New London. He serves on the board of directors of the New London Building and Loan Association. His memberships include the Men's Club of Congregation Beth El, and B'nai B'rith.
In Bridgeport, on January 15, 1933, Charles Suisman married Sara Honick, daughter of Michael and Ann Honick. The couple have three children: I. Joel, born February 9, 1935. 2. Nancy, born July 28, 1939. 3. Marjorie, born June 10, 1948.
MAX SHAPIRO
Partner in the New London law firm of Suisman, Shapiro and Wool, Max Shapiro previously practiced at Groton, and New London. He served for some years as prosecuting attorney at Groton.
He came to this country from London, England, where he was born on March 1, 1911, son of Abraham and Rachel Shapiro. The family arrived in the United States in 1913, and settled at New Lon- don. Max Shapiro completed his public school education at Bulkeley High School in 1928, and went to New York University for his ad- vanced academic studies. He took his degree of Bachelor of Laws from Boston University School of Law in 1933, when he was only twenty- two years old.
Admitted to the bar, he commenced practice at Groton, Connecti- cut in 1934. From 1941 to 1947 he was prosecuting attorney of Groton. He joined Mr. Suisman in a law partnership in 1952. The firm is now Suisman, Shapiro and Wool. Its other partners are subjects of bio- graphical sketches in this work. Offices of the law firm are at 325 State Street.
Besides his membership in American, Connecticut, and New
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London County bar associations, Mr. Shapiro belongs to the lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He is also a member of the Lions Club.
On January 13, 1949, Max Shapiro married Carol Hatoff, daugh- ter of Samuel and Jeanette Hatoff. The couple are the parents of two children : I. Andrew David, who was born on May 14, 1952. 2. Suellen Jody, born on January 12, 1956.
LOUIS CHARLES WOOL
Practicing law in New London as a partner in the firm of Suis- man, Shapiro and Wool, Louis Charles Wool has also been active, over the years, in public and political affairs. For a number of years he served on the bench of the city court of New London.
He is a native of that city, and was born on June 30, 19II, son of David and Jenny (Rutman) Wool. His father is now retired. Attending the public schools, Louis C. Wool graduated from Bulkeley High School in New London, then entered Syracuse University. Com- pleting his advanced academic studies there, he went to Boston Uni- versity School of Law for his professional training, and received his degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1933.
Mr. Wool commenced his practice of law in New London, and he joined Charles Suisman and Max Shapiro in May of 1956, forming the firm of Suisman, Shapiro and Wool. One of the most highly re- garded firms in the city, it has its offices at 325 State Street. In 1944, Mr. Wool first assumed his duties on the bench as judge of the city court of New London. He served through 1945; was again judge from 1947 to 1949; and returned to the same bench in 1951, serving through 1955. In 1955 he became chairman of the Connecticut Steam- ship Terminal Commission. A Republican, he serves on the Connecti- cut State Central Committee of his party. During 1953-1954, he was president of the New London Chamber of Commerce.
As a lawyer he belongs to the Connecticut, New London and American bar associations, and his nonprofessional memberships in- clude the lodges of the Free and Accepted Masons and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. His religious affiliation is with Con- gregation Beth-El.
At Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 28, 1955, Louis C. Wool married Marilynne Graboys, daughter of Lewis and Rivy (Sobiloff) Graboys. Mrs. Wool is a native of Fall River, and graduated from Dean Academy in Franklin, Massachusetts. She received her Bachelor
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of Arts degree at St. Lawrence University, and her Bachelor of Laws at Fordham University School of Law. She also studied at the Sor- bonne in Paris, France. She is a member of the Connecticut and Rhode Island State bar associations. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Wool had been appointed by President Eisenhower as a legal advisor to Sec- retary of Agriculture Benson. At the present time she is taking special courses at Connecticut College for Women in New London. Mr. and Mrs. Wool have a daughter, Abby Beth, born on October 27, 1956, and a son, Jonathon Martin Wool, born in New London, August 28, 1958.
FRANK STANLEY MASSARI
As an architect, Frank Stanley Massari has practiced indepen- dently in Stamford for the past two decades, with the exception of the war years when he was engaged in defense work in an aircraft manu- facturing plant. He has contributed significantly toward making Stamford a city of modern, attractive structures. He has his offices at 65 South Street, and holds membership in all the major professional groups in his field.
Born at New Haven on October 14, 1906, he is a son of Menna and Rosina (Conte) Massari. Both parents came to this country from Italy, where his father was born in 1870, his mother in 1872. Both arrived in this country in 1887, and their families settled in New Haven. His father was first attracted to the profession of in- terior decorating, but he later entered the paint-manufacturing busi- ness, which he followed until his death in 1937. Mrs. Massari died in 1934.
Frank S. Massari received his early education in New Haven's public schools and graduated from West Haven High School. He attended New York University for three years and Yale University for four years, and received his degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts from the latter in 1931.
Following his graduation from Yale, he came directly to Stam- ford, and spent one year in business before joining Connecticut Pre- Cast Concrete Houses. He did professional work for that firm for three years, and in 1935 joined a contracting firm as architectural designer. He remained with that organization likewise for three years, and in 1938 opened his own office to practice privately as an architect. For a period of ten years he taught evening classes in drafting and blueprint reading at the Wright Technical School in Stamford.
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During World War II he worked as chief engineer in the en- gineering department of the General Aircraft Equipment Company, Norwalk, being engaged in the building of aircraft components. Af- ter the war was ended, he reopened his office in 1946, and has been practicing as an architect in Stamford continuously since that time. His address is 65 South Street.
Mr. Massari is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects and the Stamford Association of Architects. In his home city he has been interested in welfare work. He is a member of the Connecticut organization of the American Red Cross, and is a director of the Stamford chapter, a member of the Stamford Building Board of Appeals and the Stamford Building Code Board. In religious faith he is a Roman Catholic. A registered Republican, he has never sought public office nor become interested in political af- fairs actively.
In his home city of Stamford, on August 10, 1935, Frank Stan- ley Massari married Florence Celotto. Born in that city on April 16, 1910, she is a daughter of Ralph and Blanche (Twardy) Celotto. Her father came to this country from Italy in 1885, and worked for Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company. He died in 1954. Mrs. Celotto is a native of Poland. She now lives in Springdale.
Mrs. Massari attended the public schools of Stamford and gradu- ated from Stamford High School. She studied physical education in New Haven, and taught the subject in Stamford public schools prior to her marriage. The couple make their home at 115 Seaside Avenue, Stamford, and they are the parents of four children: I. Rosemary, born January 1, 1938. She attended Mount Aloysius Jun- ior College in Cresson, Pennsylvania, and graduated with a degree in General Arts in 1958. 2. Frank Ralph, born March 29, 1941. He attended Stamford High School and Mount St. Charles Academy, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. 3. Elizabeth, born on September 3, 1947, attending St. Mary's Parochial School. 4. Marilyn, born on August 13, 1948. Also a student at St. Mary's Parochial School.
GARRETT D. L. RAYMOND AND
ELEANOR (RAYMOND) THOMAS
An active businesswoman in Stamford, Eleanor (Raymond) Thomas ( Mrs. Frederick John Thomas) for several years past has headed the firm of G. D. L. Raymond, Plumbing and Heating Con- tractor. Born Eleanor Raymond, in Stamford on September 16, 1909,'
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she is the daughter of the firm's founder, Garrett D. L. Raymond. He too was born in that city, on September 13, 1882, and attended public schools there. It was in 1905 that he established a plumbing and heating concern, in partnership with his brother. He bought the brother's interest in 1907, and until his death in 1955, continued to head the firm, known as G. D. L. Raymond, Plumbing and Heat- ing Contractor. Mr. Raymond was affiliated with the Free and Ac- cepted Masons and the higher bodies of the order, and was also a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. His wife was the former Miss Lucetta Curran, who was born in Stamford on November 22, 1887, and received her education in the schools of that city. She died in 1938.
Mrs. Thomas attended and graduated from Stamford High School, and in 1930 graduated from Lasell Seminary at Auburndale, Massachusetts. As executrix of her father's estate, she took over management of his firm following his death July 14th, 1955, and has successfully operated it since. Associated with her in the business is a sister, Ruth Raymond Peet, wife of Robert L. Peet and mother of two children, Debora Lamborn and Beverley Anne. Their home is located at Pound Ridge, New York.
Mrs. Thomas has never been interested in civic organizations or clubs. In religious faith she is Christian Scientist, and she registers as a Republican.
On September 13, 1930, in Stamford, Eleanor Raymond became the wife of Frederick John Thomas. Born at Port Chester, New York, on June 14, 1907, he is a son of Harry and Emma (Purdy) Thomas. A resident of Stamford from his early years, he attended public schools there, and for his advanced studies entered New York Univer- sity, from which he received a degree of Bachelor of Science in Busi- ness Administration. For a number of years he was identified with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Bankers Trust Con- pany, before joining Electrolux Corporation. He has worked for this vacuum-cleaner manufacturer for the past fifteen years in the capa- city of scheduling supervisor.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have two children: I. Barbara, who was born on November 16, 1931. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1949, and is now the wife of Wesley D. Sawyer, Jr. Mr. Sawyer is associated with Dr. Skelton in Riverside. The couple have two children : Suzanne Raymond and Nancy Diane. 2. Nancy Lucetta, born July 24, 1935. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1953, and attended the University of Connecticut for two years. She
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is the wife of Gerald John Winter, and they have two children : Laura Lee and Sally Delia. Mr. Winter is a teacher in Norwalk. Both of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' children were born in Stamford. Mrs. Thomas' business address is 682 Main Street. The home address is Rockrim- mon Road, Stamford.
T. WARD CLEARY
T. Ward Cleary of Stamford is an educator as well as a lawyer. In private practice, he is a member of the firm of Curtis, Brinkerhoff and Barrett; and he also holds a faculty post as associate professor of law at Fordham Law School. He has held public office as clerk in the legislature, and prosecutor in the city court.
He is a native of Stamford, and was born on September 2, 1916, son of William H. and Anna (Ward) Cleary. His father, a real es- tate broker, came from Katonah, New York, where he was born in April, 1884. He attended Mount Kisco High School, and settled in Stamford shortly afterwards. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and he also belonged to the Holy Name Society. His death occurred in 1925. Anna Ward, whom he married, was born in 1885 in Stamford and graduated from high school there. She died in 1940.
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