Hall of Fame Inductees
Since 1975, the Meriden Hall of Fame has recognized individuals whose accomplishments, leadership, and service have brought honor and distinction to Meriden. Representing a wide range of fields, these inductees reflect the talent, dedication, and spirit that define Meriden’s proud heritage.
We invite you to explore the list of inductees below and discover the remarkable men and women whose achievements have helped shape the story of our community. Click on an inductee’s name to learn more about their life and accomplishments, or use the navigation on the right to explore the inductees by the year of their induction.
Click here to watch recordings of past Induction Ceremonies on YouTube.
Click here to learn how you can nominate someone for the Meriden Hall of Fame.
- 2019 Dr. E. Robert Bertolli O.D. (Science/Medicine)
- 2019 Joan S. Edgerly (Community Service)
- 2019 Stanley Hancock (Business & Commerce)
- 2019 George Jeffrey (Historic Persons)
- 2018 Hector Cardona Sr. (Community Service)
- 2018 Robert .D. McNulty (Business & Commerce)
- 2018 Amelia Mustone (Law/Government/Military)
- 2017 Winton (Wint) Filipek (Sports)
- 2017 Martha Minerva Franklin (Science/Medicine)
- 2017 Robert E. Kosienski, Sr. (Law/Government/Military)
- 2016 Maureen Bilger (Community Service)
- 2016 Abiram Chamberlain (Historic Persons)
- 2016 Dr. Charles T. Flynn, Jr. (Science/Medicine)
- 2016 William T. Shea (Law/Government/Military)
- 2015 Eleanor "Ellie" Bender (Art)
- 2015 Daniel M. Hunter (Business & Commerce)
- 2015 A. Leo Ricci (Philanthropy)
- 2014 Gary S. Burr (Performing Arts)
- 2014 Philip Callan (Media)
- 2014 Joseph J. Swedock (Business & Commerce)
- 2014 Edward Zajac (Sports)
- 2013 Monsignor John L. Ceppa (Community Service)
- 2013 Roy Gooding (Education)
- 2013 Frank J. Kogut (Business & Commerce)
- 2013 Jedediah Wilcox (Business & Commerce)
- 2012 Joseph F. Borriello (Law/Government/Military)
- 2012 George H. Hamrah (Business & Commerce)
- 2012 David Parke, M.D. (Science/Medicine)
- 2011 Matthew C. Dominello, Sr. (Law/Government/Military)
- 2011 Francis Giuffrida, M.D. (Science/Medicine)
- 2011 Rob Hyman (Performing Arts)
- 2011 Rhudean S. Raye (Community Service)
- 2010 Matthew P. Campione, M.D. (Science/Medicine)
- 2010 George C. Carabetta, Sr. (Business & Commerce)
- 2010 Frank E. Davella (Philanthropy)
- 2010 Bonnie Jean Kenny (Sports)
- 2010 Benjamin P. Nessing, Sr. (Education)



