Judge Nelson Ayling
The following is a biography of Norwich Rotarian Judge Nelson Ayling from Vol 2: A modern history of New London County, Connecticut; by Marshall, Benjamin Tinkham. JUDGE NELSON J. AYLING— The life … Read more
Mike Cooney
Throwback Thursday, The 2011 Norwich Rotary Night of Giving Auction
It was March 2011. Oh those many years ago… Do you remember where you were then? Seven and a half years ago, the Norwich Rotary Club was doing what they’ve … Read more
Thomas Melady – 1968 Norwich Native Son
The 1968 Norwich Native Son Dr. Thomas Melady was a US ambassador to Burudi, Uganda, and the Vatican. After his graduation from high school he served in the U.S. Army from 1945–1947, … Read more
Terence Finnegan – 1969 Norwich Native Son
The 1969 Norwich Native Son Monsignor Terence Finnegan was present at the battle of Pearl Harbor in 1941, and served in the Guadalcanal Campaign, and later in Europe. He was Chief of … Read more
General William Evans – 1970 Norwich Native Son
The 1970 Norwich Native Son General William Evans graduated from St. Mary Parochial School and in 1942 from Norwich Free Academy. He was offered a scholarship to Yale University and entered that … Read more
Lou Hazam – 1971 Norwich Native Son
The 1971 Norwich Native Son Lou Hazam was a television producer for over 30 years. He began with NBC in the late 1940s and retired in 1972. He was the producer of … Read more
James Moore – 1972 Norwich Native Son
The 1972 Norwich Native Son Dr. James Moore was a World War II veteran. He’s a member of the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame, and led the Racers to their first … Read more
James Shugrue – 1973 Norwich Native Son
The 1973 Norwich Native Son was Connecticut Dept. of Transportation Commissioner James Shugrue. He was born in Norwich, the son of John F. and Abigail (Fogarty) Shugrue and attended local schools. “Bud” Shugrue served … Read more
Henry Jerome – 1974 Norwich Native Son
The 1974 Norwich Native Son was band leader Henry Jerome. He formed his first professional orchestra while in the eighth grade — in 1931, when he was 14. While in high school Jerome … Read more
Robert Mahoney – 1975 Norwich Native Son
The 1975 Norwich Native Son was educator Robert Mahoney. Born in Norwich in 1895, Dr. Mahoney spent his career with the Hartford school system, eventually becoming associate superintendent. He enlisted in the US Army … Read more