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Charles J. Riley Jr.

Details: Published: November 21 2024 November 21 2024

Charles John Riley, Jr (Chuck) of Germantown, MD suddenly passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, while drumming at a dedication for eight Revolutionary War Patriots buried at Monocacy Cemetery. He was 72 years old.

Paul Cormier

Details: Published: October 23 2024 October 23 2024

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Paul Cormier of Holyoke, MA on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry Hennessey

Details: Published: August 21 2024 August 21 2024

Terrence Edward "Terry" Hennessey, aged 81, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Englewood, Florida.

Conrad "Bob" Castillo

Details: Published: July 30 2024 July 30 2024

Bob Castillo passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2024.

Daniel F. O'Mara

Details: Published: June 28 2024 June 28 2024

Daniel F. O'Mara, Jr., 88, of Wallingford passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 with his family by his side.

Dolores A. McGrath

Details: Published: May 28 2024 May 28 2024

Dolores A. McGrath, “Dodie,” died May 17, 2024, at the age of 91 at Yale New Haven Hospital after being stricken at home.

2024 Jr. Camp Theme Announced!

Details: Published: May 13 2024 May 13 2024

For centuries, writers and arrangers have used popular folk music to add to the diverse repertoire of fife and drum music. Bruce and Emmett, The American Veteran Fifer, Roy Watrous, John McDonagh, and so many others borrowed music from their time and created new music that worked within the idiom of martial music.

David Hooghkirk

Details: Published: February 17 2024 February 17 2024

David Allyn Hooghkirk, 79, of Chester, CT passed away on December 23, 2023.

From Faded to Fresh: The Museum of Fife & Drum's Exterior Makeover

Details: Published: November 22 2023 November 22 2023

This November, the Museum of Fife & Drum underwent a significant transformation, receiving a comprehensive exterior paint job that revitalized its charm and appearance!

Shaun McGarty

Details: Published: November 21 2023 November 21 2023

Shaun Brian McGarty, 46, of Marlborough, passed away Thursday Nov. 2nd at Hartford Hospital.

Jack Hewes

Details: Published: November 18 2023 November 18 2023

Jack Hewes, of Colchester, passed away on November 17, 2023 at Chest Elm Nursing and Rehab Center in Moodus where he had recently been residing. He was 86 years old.

It's A Bright New Day at the Museum

Details: Published: November 12 2023 November 12 2023

Throughout the month of May, the Museum of Fife & Drum received a massive lighting upgrade through an incentive from Eversource’s Small Business Energy Advantage program.

2023 Jaybird's Day Recap

Details: Published: November 11 2023 November 11 2023

October 7, 2023 marked the 47th celebration of Jaybirds Day!

Donna Hyde

Details: Published: October 26 2023 October 26 2023

Donna M. Hyde passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, at the age of 78 due to a long fight with dementia.

Jean Lyons

Details: Published: October 18 2023 October 18 2023

Jean R. Lyons died peacefully on October 12, 2023, at Hospice in Branford, CT. Jean is now with “Sonny”, family, and her Fair Haven friends.

Gaspare Cuccia, Sr.

Details: Published: August 03 2023 August 03 2023

Gaspare Cuccia, Sr. from Bethlehem, Connecticut passed away on July 28, 2023. Known by most as Pop, Poppy or Gus, he was a man who left a giant impact on the world.