American Legion Post #132 New Haven Fire Department

04/10/2026

The five Sullivan brothers—George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert—died together aboard the USS Juneau during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942.

02/05/2024

Embroidered polos for ⚡️

01/16/2024

New Haven Fire Department American Legion Post 132 closed out their 2023 activities on December 28th at the Micheal E. Grant Regional Fire Training Academy in New Haven honoring retired NHFD Captain David DiVito on his 50th Anniversary as a dedicated member of Post 132 serving in many capacities including Post Commander and a long-time member of the Post 132 Color Guard. The event was attended by the State American Legion – Department Commander Tom Moore and Department Sergeant at Arms Mike Kellett who honored David on behalf of the State Legion Command. Family, friends, Legion members and retirees of the NHFD were in attendance. Post 132 Commander Peter Callan presented a citation to Captain DiVito for his dedication in serving his country and fire service with an unblemished record. Vice-Commander Captain Stanley Slubowski served as the Master-of-Ceremonies.

01/12/2024

DOWN MEMORY LANE: Planning for the sixth annual Vaudeville show of New Haven Firemen’s American Legion Post No. 132 are in the hands of the committee. The show will be staged in the New Haven Arena next Tuesday night February 22, (1938) and promises to be the best ever. Left to right seated – Albert H. Russ, Commander Peter Riley, Marshal Paul P. Heins, Edward W. Lawlor and Thomas F. Marino. Standing – Harry F. Coogan, Captain George F. Lynch, Captain Bernard Donahue, George A. Daven, Timothy P. Welch, Joseph P. Welch, and Captain Eugene J. Mulligan.

11/17/2023

Post 132 Members after our monthly meeting, every 3rd Thursday of the month. If you're a New Haven Firefighter and a Veteran, you qualify for membership. Come check it out!
(L-R Raymond Nelson Chief of Department Dennis Daniels Ret, Lev Torgerson, & Karl Luschenat)

10/18/2023

Author: Angelo Bavaro (FOX61)
Published: 6:08 PM EDT October 17, 2023
Updated: 6:09 PM EDT October 17, 2023

New Haven Army vet surprised for milestone birthday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Firefighters, vets and neighbors surprised a New Haven man on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Army vet and life-long New Haven resident Americo Mastrogiovanni got a home visit surprise Tuesday morning with a celebration organized by the New Haven Fire Department American Legion Post 132.
“I have a bit of advice. Don’t ever become 100. Go from 99 to 101, those two zeroes are too attractive,” said Mastrogiovanni, taking it in good humor. “Really comes full circle, said Peter Callan of the American Legion Post 132. ” Being a New Haven resident, being a New Haven firefighter, serving the public and this is just another way we serve the public of the City of New Haven and the residents.”
“Just to show solidarity,” said David Zannelli, New Haven Police Asst. Chief. “We have a lot of veterans in the police department.”
John Alston, New Haven Fire Chief said firefighters wanted to celebrate and pay him to honor them for the sacrifices they’ve made.
Mastrogiovanni, a Yale and Harvard graduate served in World War II and survived a torpedo attack in the English Channel.
“We are losing World War II veterans at a rapid pace and they are very few and far between,” said Thomas Moore, Dept. of Connecticut American Legion Commander. “The Greatest Generation, I’ve always believed that since growing up so I think it’s important we recognize them now.”
Long-time friends joined the celebration.
“Trying again not to get emotional,” said Amanda Moreno, a neighbor. “When life wasn’t easy, or you were having a bad day or you were stuck on your homework when I was a kid growing up, I’d just go knock on the door and he always had that positive, we’re going to figure it out.
“We got a letter from Chris Murphy…” said Mastrogiovanni. “I never saw so much attention. I thank everybody.”
Angelo Bavaro is an anchor and reporter at FOX61 News

09/02/2023

06/20/2023

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04/12/2023

Thomas D. Shanley 78, of Guilford, formerly of New Haven Died at home on March 28, 2023. Tom was born on August 25, 1944 and brought up in the Goatville neighborhood of New Haven. He played in the Eddie Sheehan Little League-the first established little league in New Haven in

04/05/2023

03/23/2023

Our Post Meeting dates for 2023. Hope to see you there!