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
Series: Norwich Native Son-Daughter
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
Walter Brown – 1976 Norwich Native Son
1976 Norwich Native Son Walter Brown graduated with a degree in Business from Syracuse University which he attended on a full baseball scholarship. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy … Read more
Thomas Welsh – 1977 Norwich Native Son
1977 Norwich Native Son Thomas Welsh was the financial director of Carvel ice cream company. He was born in 1910 to parents Thomas J. Welsh and his wife Margaret (Foy.) Thomas Welsh … Read more