Dan G. Naimoli Fund - In memory of selfless young man. Created in 2011, a year after Dan Naimoli unexpectedly passed at age 28, this fund is in memory of an amazing public servant. Dan's parents, Gary and Vivian, his sister Angela and five of Dan’s many friends and colleagues decided to start the fund in his honor. As Dan's sister Angela Amorosino stated in a news story describing the establishment of the fund, “When he died, we had a lot of money coming in from all over and didn’t know where it was supposed to go. This is what Dan would have wanted.” The fund’s mission statement reflects a goal: The purpose of the Dan G. Naimoli Memorial Fund is to continue Dan’s legacy of civil service by providing resources to local and surrounding communities through fundraising and volunteer efforts. Dan’s true calling was public service to his community, and his contributions were many and varied. As a Boy Scout in Southington’s Troop 17, his effort earned him the highest attainable rank, that of Eagle Scout, a feat achieved by only 4% of Scouts nationwide. Dan graduated from Wilcox Tech, where he twice won first prize in the VICA (now named SkillsUSA) automotive division representing his school in this statewide competition. In January of 2001, he enlisted in the CT Army National Guard, serving for ten years and rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant until his untimely death. He was a member of the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department for six years, and once received their annual award for accumulating the most volunteer time. In 2008, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather and grandfather, Dan became a police officer in the Meriden department, serving as a patrolman until his passing. Dan Naimoli’s numerous volunteer and professional achievements were centered around the protection of and assistance to others. This selfless, caring attitude carried over as a devoted father to sons Nicholas, currently employed in the fiber optics industry, and Robert, presently a senior at Platt High School here in Meriden. As the name implies, the aim of the Dan G. Naimoli Memorial Fund is to assist local organizations that mirror Dan’s public spirit. The family has raised approximately $80,000 by holding various fundraisers in his name, and the current recipients of the fund’s financial support, both the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden and the Beat the Street Community Center, reflect Dan’s devotion to his community and his family. Previous donations to entities such as the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department, City of Meriden Police Department, Dan’s former Boy Scout Troop 17, the Epilepsy Foundation of CT, Hole in the Wall Camp, The Meriden Boys & Girls Club, Summer Campership Fund, Wysh House, and the CT Food Bank have also kept his memory alive. If towns and cities are to be strong and successful, they require both individual volunteers working to help others as well as those who choose to serve their community as a career. Dan G. Naimoli was both. The foundation that carries his name reflects the selfless attitude of this very special person.