South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department Holds Awards Ceremony

The South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet and awards ceremony Tuesday evening at Maneeley's Banquet and Catering Center.

"I thought it was successful evening; it was nice to recognize the guys and girls for what they do day in and day out," Fire Chief Kevin Cooney said in a telephone interview Wednesday. "It was nice to have the support of the Town Council, the vast majority of whom were there."

The following firefighters were recognized:

Firefighter of the Year - Jeff Futtner

Doug Warren Spirit Award - Craig Piacentini

Lt. President's Award - Tom Pederzoli

Excellence in Exploring - Shaun Botha

We have a lot of good candidates. It's aways nice surporse to hear at the end of the night. 130 members

The department also received a unit citation from the State of Connecticut for its participation in Storm Sandy. The following individuals of the unit also received citations:

• John Hofmann, Division Chief
• Greg Roberts
• Bryan Holmes
• Justin Gionfriddo
• Michael Samsel
• Matt Falletti

Service Awards for each five (5) Years of Service:5 Years

• Jim Couillard
• Ryan Jeski
• Paul Kulikowski

10 Years

• Steve Nodland Sr.
• Tom Pederzoli

15 Years

• Steve Toffolon, Division Chief

20 Years

• Kevin Bushey
• John Zahner

25 Years

• Michael Giroux

30 Years

• Kevin Cooney, Fire Chief
• Jay Murtha
• Jerry Ferguson

45 Years

• William Mitchell
• Walter Moriarty

50 Years

• William Lanning, Fire Chief (Ret)
• Raymond Zaugg