Voice Profile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Board of Education Nursing Supervisor Donna Kosiorowski is retiring after what she called “a great 25 years.” The supervisor started her career as a nurse in Rapid City, South Dakota where he … [Read more...] about Nursing super calls it a career