The DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation recently raised $24,000 for a community project its Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament held at Oronoque Country Club in Stratford on May 17.
In honor of their company’s 50th anniversary, proceeds from this year’s golf tournament as well as next year’s tournament will be earmarked for a renovation project in the community that will require extensive funding, materials and labor.
The foundation is a not-for-profit organization registered in Connecticut and established by the DiMatteo Insurance Service Center in Shelton.
Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $103,000 for over 10 well-known local and national charities.
Nearly 100 players supported this popular golf tournament.
Committee members listed by town included: Bethany residents John and Kim DiMatteo; Shelton residents Marie Agin, Rosemarie Esposito, Barbara Gelozin, Robert and Loretta Lesko, and Maureen Yash; Victoria DiMatteo of West Haven; Donna Monks of Trumbull; and Linda Ayles of Monroe.
Other volunteers included the following nine Shelton residents: Lena and Tony DiMatteo, Rose Grzybala, Johnny and Nicole Esposito, Natalie and Alyssa Lesko, Nancy Opitz, and Bobbi Wagemaker. In addition, Emily Hirsh of Monroe and Michele Gorman of Stratford also helped.
Following the tournament, a cocktail reception, dinner and sports memorabilia silent auction was coordinated by Mike Riccio Sports, LLC of Westport.
Generous gold sponsors included: DiMatteo Insurance Service Center, United Cleaning and Restoration, and The Hartford. Bella Pietra Kitchen & Bath was the silver/driving range sponsor.
“We thank the community for generously supporting our Fifth Annual Golf Tournament,” said John V. DiMatteo, CFP, CCPS, President, DiMatteo Insurance Service Center. ​“In the past, our Family Foundation has funded research and education projects for health-related causes that have touched the lives of our friends, families, clients and staff during the past year. Since we are celebrating our 50th year in business, we decided to support a larger community service project. During the next year we will be increasing our funding base to underwrite the cost of renovating a home for an injured veteran or child with special needs. We also will be partnering with local businesses for labor and materials.”
Established in 1960, DiMatteo Insurance Service Center of Shelton is a family owned and operated insurance, employee benefits and financial services organization currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. The agency’s services include personal, commercial, life and health insurance, investments and financial planning and tax preparation.