State Department Officers

Kevin Sanders – CT Department Commander May 24′ – May 25′

Terry M. Pacitto – Senior Vice Commander

Mark Dauphinais – Department 1st Junior Vice Commander – Chapter 53 Danielson

Mark Dauphinais served 14 years with the United States Army in Combat Arms. He currently lives in Brooklyn, Connecticut with his wife of 24 years Jennifer. Mark began searching veterans agencies upon his hometown return in 2018. DAV was his 1st Choice. Mark is also a member of the American Legion. His commitment to the DAV became his priority once he observed how much Vietnam/Korean/Gulf Veterans were struggling to obtain benefits. Mark is looking forward to learning as much as possible with the DAV in order to continue serving veterans.

Dennis DiLulio – Department 2nd Jr. Vice Commander – Chapter 13 Stamford

Lenny Esposito_ – Department 3rd Junior Vice Commander – Chapter 25 Danbury

Lenny Esposito is the Commander of Chapter 25 – Lee Hartell in Danbury, CT. He currently resides in South Salem, NY with his wife Elaina of 26 years and his daughter Angelica. Lenny is a graduate of the Empire State Military Academy and served in the Army, Army Reserves, and NY Army National Guard. Lenny retired as an infantry Major after 25 years of service. He also worked in the NY City Police Department (NYPD) as a First Grade Detective retiring after 32 years of service. Lenny’s goals are to continue to raise funds for those veterans who need us most by ensuring DAV Chapter 25 remains financially solvent. It is vitally important to Lenny to ensure Chapter 25 is a safe haven for all current and future veterans, to ensure they may have a place to gather with their brother and sister compatriots as well as the community members that support them.

Church – Department Adjutant/CEO and Officer Authorized to Receive Mail

Chapter 5

Ronald Werlich – Department Treasurer

Chapter 47

Eugene Onofrio – Department Chaplin

Chapter 15

Department Officer of the Day

Chapter 25

Department Sergeant-At-Arms

Chapter 13

Richard H. Pescatore – State Inspector General

Chapter 6

R. Newell – Department Judge Advocate

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