Manchester Park Re-Named In Honor Of Nathan Agostinelli

MANCHESTER, CT — On Wednesday UNICO, in partnership with the town of Manchester honored Manchester resident and former mayor Nathan Agostinelli with the renaming of Munro Park to the Nate Agostinelli Veterans Memorial Park.

Munro Park is located at the intersection of Porter and East Center Street. The community is invited to attend.

Agostinelli has made several contributions to the town throughout his lifetime. He was known as a "yes man" whose "determination, hard work, and generosity shaped those around him," organizers of the event said.

He was a graduate of Manchester High School and attended Hillyer College in Hartford. Agostinelli served in the United States Army during the Korean War as well as in the U.S. Army Reserve and Connecticut Army National Guard, where he reached the rank of Brigadier General. He was also appointed by the Secretary of the Army to be a civilian aide to the secretary representing Connecticut and director of selective service for the state of Connecticut under President Bill Clinton.

In addition, Agostinelli has contributed to the development of Manchester through his career experience as President of Manchester State Bank and is the only Manchester resident elected to state office, having served as State Comptroller.

He was also know for volunteering with a broad range of organizations, including local schools, churches, veterans associations, banking associations, and government initiatives.

Agostinelli, a son of Italian immigrants, is also involved with Unico, an Italian-American service organization, and the Army & Navy Club. Agostinelli has also received more than 20 awards for service in both military and civilian spheres, including a Presidential Commendation and the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal presented by the Secretary of the Army, along with being inducted into the first class of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.