1.
Abbe
Family: Enchanting Children
2.
Adler,
Larry: Virtuoso Mouth Organist
3.
Aldrich,
Larry: Champion of Art and Open Space
4.
Allan,
Edwin B.: Village Businessman
5.
Allee,
Dr. William H. education leader
6.
Allen,
William I.: Watchdog and More
7.
Allen,
William W: Athletics leaders
8.
Amatuzzi
family: Pizza and Big Hearts
9. Ancona, Joseph: Branchville
Businessman
10. Anderson, Harry: Golden Age
Illustrator
11. Anderson, Henry B.: The
Water Man
12. Andrews, Sperry: Artist with
a Sense of History
13. Archer, Donald: Tree Man
14. Ashbee, Charlie: Santa Claus
15. Auerbach, Jessica: Novelist
16. Bacon, Peggy: Novelist and
Illustrator
17. Bailey, E. N.: Flamboyant
First Selectman
18. Baker, Paul: The Voice of
Ridgefield
19. Ball, the Rev. John P.:
Church founder
20. Ballard, Elizabeth B.: Donor
of Park
21. Bassett, Preston: Historian,
Inventor
22. Bedini, Americo “Ben”:
Gifted baseball player
23. Bedini, Ferdinand: Silent
Servant
24. Bedini, Silvio: Ridgefield's
Reviewer
25. Bell, William P.: World War
II victim
26. Belsky, Dr. Joseph: Master Physician
27. Bennett, Harry: Gothic
Artist
28. Benton, Suzanne: Artist and
Feminist
29. Biagiotti, Aldo: Historian
30. Birarelli, James: First To
Die In World War II
31. Bissell, Harvey P.: The
Political Druggist
32. Blackwell, Betsy Talbot:
Mademoiselle’s ‘Maker’
33. Bluhdorn, Charles: The Mad
Austrian
34. Blum, Dr. Harry: Super
Centenarian
35. Blume, Robert N., WWII
victim
36. Boland Sisters, Teachers for
93 years
37. Bollenback, Dirk:
Inspirational Teacher
38. Boring, Wayne: Superman's
Man
39. Bossidy, Lawrence: Corporate
Leader
40. Boyd, Thomas: Novelist and
War Hero
41.
Brady,
James: First police chief
42.
Brewster,
Dr. Blandina Worcester: Pioneer woman physician
43.
Brewster,
Todd: Producer-Historian
44.
Brickell,
Henry Herschel: Editor, Critic
45. Brophy, John: Political
Leader
46. Brown, Beatrice: RSO
Conductor
47. Bryon, Dr. B.A.: Early
Subdivider, Physician
48. Buchman, Dr. Joseph: medical
leader
49. Bulkley, Sarah Tod: Garden
Club Leader
50. Bullock, Michael: Public
Spirited Pilot
51. Burdick, Eleanor:
Inspirational Teacher
52. Burton, Linette: Newswoman
53. Busino, Orlando: Gus's
Master
54.
Calle,
Chris: Stamp Designer
55.
Cambridge,
Godfrey: Tragic Comedian
56.
Carboni,
Benvenuto: first Italians
57.
Carboni,
Olinto: The Senior Servant
58.
Carboni,
Octavius "Tabby": Civic Leader
59.
Carnall,
Arthur J.: Businessman
60.
Carroll,
Leo F.: Astonishing Leader
61.
Carter,
Samuel: Historian for the Young
62.
Cary,
Melbert B.: Gubernatorial Hopeful
63.
Casey,
William H.: Civic Businessman
64.
Cassidy,
David: Actor, Singer
65.
Chast,
Roz: New Yorker Cartoonist
66. Chekhov, Michael: Actor and
Teacher
67. Chisholm, B. Ogden: The
Prisoner’s Plight
68.
Chotzinoff,
Samuel: NBC Music Director
69.
Clark,
Tom: 20th Century Man
70.
Cleves,
Mabel E.: Early Public Educator
71.
Cobelle,
Charles: International Artist
72. Coe, Samuel A.: One-Armed
“Mayor of Ridgebury”
73. Cogswell, Charles Jr.: WWII
victim
74. Conklin, Irving B.: Last
Ridgefield Dairyman
75. Conley, Col. Louis D.: The
Man from Outpost
76. Connolly, Michael: Homegrown
Broadway Singer
77. Consentino, Joseph and
Sandy: Documentary Filmmakers
78. Coogan, Theodore H.: “Dean”
of the Board of Finance
79. Cook, Jeanne: Force behind
the Orchestra
80. Cooke, John P.: Gold medallist,
Independent Official
81.
Cox,
John W.: Chairman of Democratic National Committee
82.
Craig,
Norman: Citizen and Jeweler
83. Crane, Thaddeus: Early Real
Estate Agent Who Died Extraordinarily
84. Creagh, Mary: Century of
Memories
85. Creamer, Charles: Zoning
Appeals Chief
86. Crofut, Bob: Native Artist
87. Crouchley, Benjamin: First
Selectman
88. Crouchley, Charles: Bank
President
89. Crouchley, Ralph: Mentor of
Boys
90. Culbertson, Ely: Bridge
Writer And Expert
91. Cumming, William J.: World
War I Victim
92. Daley, Robert: Police
Novelist
93. Daubenspeck, Anita:
librarian
94. Davies, Linda: Her Life Was
Ridgefield
95. Davis, Hiram: The Last Blue
96. Davis, John H.: Kennedy and
Mafia Biographer
97. Dean, Morton: Emmy-winning
Journalist
98. Denton, S.S.: Hard-nosed
Businessman
99. Dick, Edwina Eustis:
Contralto Who Cared
100.Diniz, Al: Soccer players & supporter
101.Donnelly, Judge Joseph H.: The First Lawyer
102.Doubleday, George: Master of Westmoreland
103.Dowling, John E.: A Jewel of a Jurist
104.Draper, Paul: Blacklisted Dancer
105.Dutton, E.P.: Publisher
106.Dzielinski, Bernard: Government Leader
107.Eason, Myles: Actor with a Green Thumb
108.Edwards, Ralph: TV producer
109.Farrar, Geraldine: A Great Voice and Human Being
110.Fast, Howard: Prolific Novelist
111.Fawcett, Robert: Illustrator's Illustrator
112.Fierstein, Harvey: Playwright, Actor
113.Finch, Harold: Community Leader
114.Finch, Lewis J.: Community Leader
115.Fischer, Marcus: Orchestra Builder
116.Fisher, Ira Joe: Renaissance Weatherman
117.Fossi, Louis J.: First Selectman
118.Freeman, Pat: Ridgefield Cheerleader
119.Frey, John: GOP Leader
120.Frulla, Armando: WWII victim
121.Fry, Varian: Rescuer of Jews
122.Gabor, Jolie: The Mama
123.Gelfman, Mary: Education leader
124.Gelfman, Nelson: Conservationist
125.Giblin, Karen: Menopause Expert
126.Gilbert, Albert Earl: Wildlife artist
127.Gilbert, Cass: Famous Architect
128.Gilbert. George Washington: Hermit of Ridgefield
129.Gilchrist, Huntington: Foreign Affairs Expert
130.Gilkes, Lillian: Scholar and Democrat
131.Gilroy, Tom: Actor and Filmmaker
132.Gold, Andrew: Music in his Blood
133.Goldstein, Dr. Mel: Connecticut's Weatherman
134.Grafton, Samuel: The Columnist and the Penny
135.Gravitte, Debbie: Broadway Singer
136.Gunther, Max: Prolific Writer
137.Gustafson, Bob: Ridgefield's Cartoonist
138.Haight, John F.: First Career Cop
139.Hampden, Paul: A Voice through the Century
140.Hampden, Walter: Actor
141.Hartmann, Joseph: Artist & Historian on Glass
142.Hazel, Paul: The Matchmaker
143.Holleran, Clifford: Beloved Principal
144.Horblit, Harrison: Bibliophile and Benefactor
145.Hoyt, Irene: The Nurse’s Nurse
146.Hull, Elizabeth: Conservationist, philanthropist
147.Hull, Harry E.: First Selectman, War Hero
148.Hurzeler, Ruth M.: First Woman Town Clerk
149.Inglese, Oswald: Town Planner
150.Ireland, Barbara: State Representative
151.Jespersen, Otto H.: Political And Civic Leader
152.Jones, Fred: Dog Detective
153.Jorgensen, Janel: Olympic medallist
154.Joseph, James: The Man at Joe’s Corners
155.Julian, Alexander: Designer
156.Juran, Joseph: Quality Pioneer
157.Kahn, Roger: sports writer
158.Kampen, Irene: Humor Novelist
159.Katz, John: Man of Many Hats
160.Kearns, Burt: Tabloid Baby
161.Keeler, Robert R.: Legislator
162.Keeler, Samuel “Lawyer Sam”: civic leader
163.Keeler, S. D.: Major Merchant
164.Keeler, William H.: Vietnam Victim
165.Keeler, William R.: Politics in His Blood
166.Kelley, Jill and Sidney: Environmentalists
167.Kelly, John C.: Law Enforcer
168.Kilcoyne, Marie: Teacher for a Half Century
169.Kjoller, the Rev. John: Veteran Pastor
170.Klopfers, The: Flying Family
171.Kluger, Richard: Pulitzer-winning Writer
172.Knapp, Joseph: Tree Surgeon
173.Knox, Bob: New Yorker cover artist
174.Knox, Sophie Storer: First President of Garden Club
175.Kopins, Karen: Actress
176.Kraus, Hans P.: Rare-Book Dealer
177.Krushenick, Nicholas: Abstract Artist
178.Kysor, Lodi: First Woman Chair
179.Lancaster, Frank Jr.: Star player & coach
180.Landegger, Karl F.: Richest Ridgefielder
181.Landis, Jessie Royce (Seitz): Celebrities’ Mom
182.Landon, Elliott: School Superintendent
183.Lapidus, Herbert: Einstein of Odor
184.Laszig, Paul and Johanna: Philanthropists
185.Latanzi, Sylvia: Town Meeting Regular
186.Leeman, George B.: Musical arranger
187.Leibowitz, Ruth: Youth Advocate
188.Leir, Henry: Philanthropist
189.Leonard, Elizabeth N.: First Selectman
190.Lewis, F.E.: Philanthropist
191.Lewis, Wadsworth R.: Man of the Fund
192.Ligi, Joyce: Extraordinary Volunteer
193.Ligi, Richard: Youth and the Chief
194.Lippolt, Otto: Collector of land
195.Lischke, Franklin: Artist And Model
196.Lodewick, Philip and Christine: Philanthropists
197.Lounsbury, George E.: Governor
198.Lounsbury, Phineas C.: Governor
199.Lowe: Jim: Singer, Songwriter
200.Lowe, Dr. R.W.: Inspiring Physician
201.Lown, Harvey: Ill-fated Tax Collector
202.Luce, Clare Boothe: Bold Writer, Politician
203.Luce, Henry R.: The Man of Time
204.Luke, Mary: Historical Novelist
205.Lund, the Rev. Clayton R.: Compassionate minister
206.Lusk, the Rev. William B.: Longtime rector
207.MacDonald, Joan: Dance Instructor
208.Mallon, Mary: "Typhoid Mary"
209.Manderbach, the Rev. Dr. Aaron: Religious Father
210.Manning, Sue: First Selectman
211.Marconi, Rudy: First Selectman
212.Marcus, Jerry: Trudy’s Man
213.Martin, Francis D.: "Mr. Ridgefield"
214.Matthews Family: Encouraging Young Talent
215.McDonald, Robert: Farmingville's First Principal
216.McGlynn, Margaret: Leading Democrat
217.McGlynn, Michael: Political Leader
218.McGlynn, Chief Richard: First Fire Chief
219.McKenna, Arthur J.: Watchdog
220.McKeon, Daniel: Squire of Ridgebury
221.McKeon, Louise: Conservationist, Preservationist
222.McManus, Peter: Labor Legislator
223.McNamara, Walter: Father of Recycling
224.McShea, Susanna Hofmann: Mystery Woman
225.Medynski, Father Francis: Pioneering Pastor
226.Meffley, Edith: Conservationist
227.Merullo, Matt: Best Baseball Player
228.Mignerey, George A.: Pharmacist
229.Minot, Dr. Henry D.: Bus Driving Doctor
230.Mitchell, John Ames: Cherubs and Life
231.Moorhead, Lillian: Pioneering Selectwoman.
232.Morgan, Florence: Newswoman
233.Morganti, Paul: Official and builder
234.Morelli, Abe: First Selectman
235.Moss, Donald: Artist of Athletes
236.Mulligan, Hugh: Globetrotting Journalist
237.Nash, Charles S.: Builder and Leader
238.Nash, Christie: Longtime Librarian
239.Nash, Karl S.: Editor and Publisher
240.Nebel, Frederick: Prince of Pulp
241.Nelhybel, Vaclav: Composer
242.Neligan, Dr. Patrick: Health Leader
243.Nelson, John, WWII Victim
244.Nevins, Allan: Pulitizer Historian
245.Noblet, Kevin: A.P. journalist
246.Norman, Dr. John: OSS, Professor
247.North, Alex: Film Composer
248.Olcott, Miss Mary: Grand Dame
249.Oliphant, Elmer Q.: Hall of Fame Athlete
250.Olsen, Olaf: Actor and Filmmaker
251.Olson, Edna-May: Senior Advocate
252.O'Neill, Eugene: America's Leading Playwright
253.Onolfo, Curt: Soccer Star
254.Orrico, John: Vietnam War victim
255.Osborn, Richard W.: Lumberman
256.O'Shea, Isabel: Compassionate Principal
257.Oskison, Hildegarde: Writer and Granddaughter
258.O’Sullivan, Margaret: Girls Sports Booster
259.Paccadolmi, Phyllis: Longtime Librarian
260.Palmer, Charles F.: Civic Leader and Reporter
261.Palmer, John K.: Only Policeman to Die on Duty
262.Pambianchi Family: Cars and Caring
263.Paul, Alice: ERA's Author
264.Paul, David L.: Controversial Developer and Banker
265.Peck, Louise D.: Conservationist, Philanthropist
266.Pegler, Westbrook: Pulitzer columnist
267.Petroni, Romeo G.: The Only Judge
268.Pierandri, Harry: Football Star
269.Pierrepont, Seth Low: Official, Philanthropist
270.Platt, Clara: Educator
271.Polverari, Geno: Snow Trooper
272.Pontello, Mike: Village Champion
273.Powdermaker, Drs. Florence and Hortense: Psychiatrist &
Anthropologist
274.Powers, Richard: Cover Artist
275.Price, Louis H.: Lumberman
276.Rabin, Edward: Village Merchant
277.Rapoport, I.C. “Chuck”: Screenwriter, Life Photographer
278.Regney, Noel: Songwriter
279.Remington, Frederic: Artist
280.Richardson, Anne S.: Civic Leader, Philanthropist
281.Ridolfi, Americo: Mayor of Branchville
282.Ritchard, Cyril: Captain Hook
283.Roach, Joseph A., WWI hero
284.Roberts, Gail: Dog Warden
285.Roche, Paul: Mr. Parks and Rec
286.Rockwell, George L.: Historian
287.Rockwell, Winthrop: First
Selectman
288.Rodiers, The: Artistry Inside and Out
289.Rogers, Donald I.: Conservative Financial Journalist
290.Roothbert, Albert and Toni: Artistic Philanthropists
291.Rosa, Kitty: Preservationist
292.Rosa, Paul: Political Leader
293.Rose, Walter: WWII Victim
294.Ross, Alexander: Noted Artist
295.Rotunda, Thomas: Longtime Police Chief
296.Rowe, Dr. Robert: School Music
Pioneer
297.Rowland, Alice V. Political Leader
298.Ryan, Cornelius: Historian
299.Ryan, Ethel McGlynn: Pioneer Legislator
300.Ryan, Kathryn Morgan, Writer
301.Sabilia, Carmella: The Peanut Lady
302.Safford, Dr. Theodore: Family Doctor
303.Saks, Jay David: Music Producer
304.Salerno, Bart: Brilliant Character
305.Salvestrini, Chip: Star Athlete & Leader
306.Salzman, Mark: Growing Up Absurd
307.Sanden, John Howard: Portrait Artist
308.Saroyan, Aram: Second Generation Novelist
309.Scaglia, Carlo: World War I victim
310.Scala family: Keepers of the Inn
311.Scalise, George: Racketeer
312.Scarry, Richard: Mayor of Busytown
313.Scherf, Capt. Meinhard: First World War II death
314.Schoyer, Edna: Civic Leader
315.Schuster, Patricia: Bringer of Ballet
316.Schwartz, Stephen: Composer
317.Scott, Harold W.: WWII victim
318.Scott, John: Time Journalist
319.Scripps, Robert P.: Newspaper Tycoon
320.Sendak, Maurice: Magic for All
321.Seymour, Everett Ray, First to Die
322.Seymour, William O.: Railroad Designer
323.Shane, Margaret: Novelist, Playwright
324.Shane, Ted: Good-Humored Writer
325.Shaughnessy, Thomas: The Last Man
326.Sheeler, Charles: Painter, Photographer
327.Shields, the Rev. Hugh: Served two churches
328.Shields, Laura Curie Allee: Suffragist
329.Shields, Reed F.: Probate Judge
330.Shortell, Father Richard E.: Priest And Civic Leader
331.Shostakovich, Maxim: Conductor
332.Shrady, Frederick: Sculptor
333.Skandera, Dr. Michael: Educator for 45 Years
334.Smillie, George Henry: Landscape Artist
335.Smith, Mary Anne Tirone: Novelist
336.Sorensen, Theodore C.: Adviser To Presidents
337.Sperry, B.E.: The Last Liveryman
338.Spire, Charles: Music Man
339.Stainman, Theodore: Ridgefield’s first rabbi
340.Steele, Mary: Member of Early Black Family
341.Stevens, Carleton R.: WWI hero
342.Stockli, Albert: Noted Chef
343.Stokes, James: YMCA Philanthropist
344.Storer, Albert H.: Leading Villager
345.Sturges, Earl: Firemen's Fireman
346.Sullivan, William Matheus: Music Patron
347.Taylor, Frank: The First Lawman
348.Taylor, Robert Lewis: Novelist
349.Thayer, John A: Publisher and Mayor
350.Thomas, Harry: Blacksmith
351.Thomas, Norman: Socialist Leader
352.Toffler, Alvin: Futurist
353.Trahey, Jane: Author and Ad Expert
354.Tramer, Albert: The Last Outpost
355.Travaglini, Aldo: "Squash"
356.Tuccio, Jerry: House Builder
357.Tulipani Brothers: Five-Star Family
358.Tulipani, Julius: Selectman, Community Leader
359.Ullman, Paul: Painter, Underground Fighter
360.Van Lidth de Jeude, Erland: Actor
361.Vaughn, Robert: Actor and Activist
362.Venus, Richard E.: Mr. History
363.Vetter, George O.: WWII victim
364.Wakeman, Charlotte, first school superintendent
365.Waldheim, Kurt: World Leader
366.Walker, Charles Wade: Man of Music
367.Walsh, Gordon: Leading Realtor
368.Walsh, Thomas F.M.: Mystery Writer
369.Ward, Jack B.: Philanthropist
370.Wardenburg, Barbara: Woman’s rights activist
371.Webb, William H.: Religious and social leader
372.Webster, Harvey J.: WWII Victim
373.Weingast, David E.: Superintendent and Scholar
374.Weir, J. Alden: Impressionit Artist
375.Wheeler, John N.: Journalist
376.Wilder, General Wilber: Medal of Honor winner
377.Wilk, Max: Repository of Memories
378.Willis, Lillian: Conservationist, Activist
379.Wills, Ruth E.: Legendary Latin Teacher
380.Winnes, Chris: Pro-Hockey Player
381.Winter, Dr. Stephen: Globetrotting Physician
382.Winthrop, William: Developer
383.Wise, James Waterman: Writer
384.Wohlforth, Mildred Gilman: Sob Sister
385.Wohlforth, Robert: Federal Investigator
386.Wood, Bari: Scary Novelist
387.Wood, Lee B.: Journalist Who Could
388.Woodcock, J. Mortimer: First Selectman
389.Woodford, Dr. F. B.: Health Official
390.Woodford, Julia: Conservationist
391.Workman, David W.: Press Editor,
392.Wyden, Peter: Historian
393.Yanity, Beth: Super Model Citizen
394.Yanity, Peter: Town Official
395.Young, Mahonri: Sculptor
396.Zemo, Stephen: Developer with an Eye for Beauty
397.Zwierlein, Joseph A: Community Servant