This station is dedicated to the memory of Rocco V. D'Andrea (1912-2003), who founded the land surveying and civil engineering firm Rocco V. D'Andrea, Inc. in 1947.

Rocco, a World War II veteran, was also a founding member and past president of the Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors, served on the State Board of Examiners for Surveyors and Engineers, while simultaneously building and operating a successful land surveying business, raising a family of ten children, and serving as an active member of numerous professional and community organizations. As Rocco's son's Tony and Len assumed a greater role in the daily operation of the company, along with daughter Alicia and youngest son Donald, Rocco found more time to enjoy his family and golf (usually with his wife, Eulie.) But, even after retiring in 1991 for health reasons, he was never very far from the office.

Rocco instilled professionalism in those who worked with him, seeking to provide the highest level of service to clients and the community. As a teacher and mentor, Rocco would forgive a young party chief's mistakes and turn them into opportunities to learn and mature as a professional. As an employer, Rocco rewarded hard work and competance, and took pride in his employees. As an early adopter of new technology, Rocco was among the first to deploy in-house electronic computers, electronic distance measurement, total stations, electronic data collection and computer aided drafting (CAD).

Rocco's main goal was always to do a better job. We think that sharing this data with the surveying and GIS communities, free of charge, benefits the public in this and neighboring communities. We're sure that Rocco would approve.

Rocco V. D'Andrea, Inc.
Six Neil Lane / PO Box 549
Riverside, CT 06878
Phone: 203.637.1779
Fax: 203.637.1770