By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Chris Walsh has successfully owned and managed Duffy’s Tavern for nearly two decades. He said he using a no shenanigans philosophy, fresh food and cleanliness to keep the costumers coming back. The … [Read more...] about Walsh evolves in restaurant business
Voice Profile
Murillo fights against adversity
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Jennifer Murillo described her sister, Gabby, as a bubbly person with a contagious smile and a heart of gold. “I feel like any time my sisters or my family or friends needed something, Gabby would always be the … [Read more...] about Murillo fights against adversity
Silver doing Challenge for kids
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When a West Haven resident has a fallen tree in their backyard, Scott Silver said they should do the natural thing: call their pharmacists so he can chop it up and sell the wood to raise money for charity. … [Read more...] about Silver doing Challenge for kids
Caprio built a resumé of helping
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Michelle Caprio has spent years doing philanthropy in and around West Haven, and she doesn’t have plans to stop anytime soon. She said having a passion for helping others and giving it her all helps … [Read more...] about Caprio built a resumé of helping
Public service attracted DiMassa
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Well into his second term, State Rep. (D-115) Michael DiMassa said he “got the bug” for public service because he liked to help people and work with others towards a common goal. The 28-year-old said he … [Read more...] about Public service attracted DiMassa
Center head has influenced many
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter For Patrice Farquharson, the importance of the quality of education the city’s young receive cannot be understated. Farquharson, the executive director of the West Haven Child Development Center, has … [Read more...] about Center head has influenced many
Sports is a constant for Michael Madera
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Sports have always played an integral part of Mike Madera’s life. From running the Westie Blue website to being the former president of the Walter Camp Football foundation, Madera said sports play an active … [Read more...] about Sports is a constant for Michael Madera
Family means everything for Pinzi
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Celia Pinzi works in a business where family means everything. As the owner and funeral director of West Haven Funeral Home, Pinzi ensures the deceased have a respectable celebration at the end of their life. … [Read more...] about Family means everything for Pinzi
Mercuriano works to better city
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Michael Mercuriano has been an advocate for various projects and events in West Haven for decades. Mercuriano, who works in real-estate, was instrumental in getting the West Haven train station built. … [Read more...] about Mercuriano works to better city
McCreven more than a photographer
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Russ McCreven has been a fixture in the community for decades. For some he’s been a photographer for various sporting and civic events. But for many he was their former teacher and head of the Social Studies … [Read more...] about McCreven more than a photographer