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John Benoit Music Books Available
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- Published: January 23 2020 January 23 2020
The Company of Fifers & Drummers is honored to have the following music, written and arranged by John Benoit, available for purchase. This music represents the life’s work of John Benoit, and all proceeds from the sale of these books are being donated to The Company.
Alan D. Cavallo
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- Published: January 16 2020 January 16 2020
Alan D. Cavallo, 53 of Brookfield CT, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020. He was the husband of Catherine (Cuccia) Cavallo.
2nd Annual Juniors Jollification
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- Published: December 02 2019 December 02 2019
The Company of Fifers & Drummers would like to invite you and your Corps to the second annual Juniors Jollification at the Company of Fifers & Drummers Museum immediately following the Old Saybrook Torchlight Parade on December 14th.
Jim Shea
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- Published: November 07 2019 November 07 2019
James Richard Shea Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Marlene (Stokes) Shea for 27 years.
Salvatore Chiaramonte
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- Published: November 02 2019 November 02 2019
Salvatore William Chiaramonte, age 89, a longtime resident of Clinton passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home with his beloved wife Ruth (Kohm) Chiaramonte by his side.
Eric Perrilloux Recordings Now Available
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- Published: September 17 2019 September 17 2019
The Company of Fifers & Drummers is proud to announce the release of a significant body of work related to drumming legend Eric Perrilloux.
Perrilloux Family Visit
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- Published: September 07 2019 September 07 2019
On July 29, 2019, the Museum of Fife & Drum hosted a private tour for the family of legendary drummer, instructor, and arranger Eric Perrilloux. Tricia McCall and Susan Dolce, daughters of Mr. Perrilloux, and their families were met by board members Kyle Forsthoff and Scott Mitchell.
Robert Cormier
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- Published: August 04 2019 August 04 2019
Robert "Bobby" Cormier, 55, of Springfield, MA, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from natural causes at home on July 26, 2019.
Ronald Chambers
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- Published: August 04 2019 August 04 2019
Ronald George Chambers, 88, of Higganum, husband of the late Janice (Ford) Chambers, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital.
David W. Maynard III
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- Published: July 09 2019 July 09 2019
David W. Maynard III, of Westbrook, passed away one month before his 89th birthday, July 5th, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant fight with COPD.
Ralph G. Sweet, Jr.
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- Published: June 22 2019 June 22 2019
Ralph G. Sweet, Jr., 90, longtime resident of Enfield, husband of Carol (Dunbar) Greenfield, entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in the comfort of his home.
Carl Balestracci, Jr.
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- Published: June 06 2019 June 06 2019
Carl A. Balestracci, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Linda Lascola Balestracci for over thirty years. Carl was born in New Haven, CT, on August 6, 1940, to the late Carlo Balestracci and Edith Perna Balestracci.
2019-2020 Leadership
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- Published: April 20 2019 April 20 2019
On Saturday April 20 The Company of Fifers & Drummers completed its biennial process to elect a Board of Directors with a final vote tally and turnover ceremony at the quarterly meeting.
Bill Stewart
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- Published: April 14 2019 April 14 2019
William A. Stewart, Sr., 86, of Mt. Kisco, New York passed away on April 11th, 2019.
Board of Director Elections, 2019-2021 Term
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- Published: April 14 2019 April 14 2019
It is time again for member corps to vote Company of Fifers & Drummers Board of Directors.
Sea Chantey Concert - April 27
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- Published: April 05 2019 April 05 2019
Tickets are now on sale for a Sea Chantey concert to be held on April 27.
