First County Bank Foundation in Stamford has announced that Joanne C. Salvatore and Ronald M. Salvatore of Stamford, Connecticut, are the recipients of the 2024 Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award. A commemorative award plaque along with a $2,500 donation, in the name of the Salvatores, to local nonprofit, Malta House, was presented at First County Bank’s recent annual golf outing held at Rockrimmon Country Club in Stamford.
The Salvatores, both born and raised in Stamford, have been married for over 50 years and are long-time Stamford residents with an extraordinary history of community service.
Most recently, the Salvatores were honored by SilverSource and continue to be involved supporters.
Ron established Accurate Lock and Hardware in 1972 with Joanne by his side and has grown the company into the largest manufacturing facility in Stamford and the industry’s premier lock and hardware manufacturer, now celebrating its 52nd year. They are the parents of four sons: Randy, Reed, Rodd and Ryan and proud grandparents to13 grandchildren.
“Joanne and Ron Salvatore clearly exemplify the spirit of the Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award. Their ongoing commitment to the local community has impacted countless local nonprofits and their constituents over the years,” said Robert J. Granata, chairman and CEO of First County Bank and president of First County Bank Foundation. “We’re proud to recognize such a deserving couple as the Salvatores with this year’s award,” he said.
“We are honored to be recognized with this prestigious award. Our community involvement is extremely rewarding as we consider it a privilege to support local nonprofits as they pursue their mission of helping local neighbors who are in need,” stated the Salvatores. “We thank First County Bank Foundation for its continuing support of the causes that we are passionate about.”
Established in 2018, the Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award, named after First County Bank’s retired chairman and CEO, recognizes the exceptional achievements and meaningful contributions of an individual or couple, residing in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, or Bridgeport, who through their actions, experience, talent and skills, directly benefit activities and programs in the areas of affordable housing, economic development, education or quality of life for families and children, as consistent with the First County Bank Foundation mission. The Community Legacy Award honoree receives a commemorative plaque and $2,500 donation to the nonprofit of their choice.
First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut for over 170 years, is an independent mutual community bank with 13 branches in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Fairfield, New Canaan, and Westport.
