Wethersfield's John Cascio Honored with National Professional Award

Wethersfield resident John F. Cascio, the Executive Director of the Wethersfield-based Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA), is the 2017 recipient of the Brass Apple Award, presented by the Council of Funeral Association Executives (CFAE). Cascio was recognized by his peers across the U.S. at the organization’s annual meeting in Florida.

Cascio was honored for his presentation of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association’s ongoing public relations & communications plan, whose strategies and actions are developed and managed by Laura Soll Public Relations, LLC of Windsor.

The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) is comprised of funeral directors at more than 220 funeral homes. The 2017 Officers and Executive Committee elections were held during the association’s 128th Annual Convention in December. Founded in 1889, the association is committed to the promotion and advocacy of high ethical standards in funeral service. This includes the development and presentation of ongoing professional training opportunities for practitioners and educational programs for association members and the public. For more information, call 860-721-0234 or 800-919-2332, or visit www.ctfda.org or Connecticut Funeral Directors Association.

PICTURED (l to r): John F. Cascio and CFDA President Robert L. Muccino Jr.