History
Our History
By Diane Smith – Historian
In 1937, following a series of educational meetings sponsored by Picker Mfg. Co. at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, it was proposed that the “X-ray Technicians” of this state organize a society for mutual benefit and interest. Two planning meetings were held for this purpose on Nov.18 & 26, 1937. Committee members consisted of Miss E. Drauss, Miss Marjorie Parker, Mr. W. McKinley, Mr. W. Boyles, Mr. Morris and Miss Esther Williams.
On Dec. 2, the first meeting for such a society was held at Hartford Hospital and the CT Society of X-ray Technicians was officially founded on Jan 11, 1938. Miss Esther Williams, one of the meeting organizers, was chosen as President until the 1st Annual Meeting, three months later in April, when Kenneth Sturtz was elected as the new President.
The By-laws of the Society at the time called for 8 educational meetings annually, scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month from Oct – May. The board consisted of 6 members: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Program Committee Chairman, and Nominating Committee Chairman. These people were elected at the last meeting held in May and assumed their duties in October at the first meeting.
The following year, 1939, Laurence Cowles was elected President, followed by H. Linsley Ruwet in 1940. It was during his term that the CSXT applied for affiliation with the American Society of X-ray Technicians which it received on Nov. 22, 1940.
Road to Licensure
The CSRT (CSXT) strove to achieve professional recognition through licensure for over 46 years. Beginning in 1947, many of our leaders worked tirelessly toward this goal. After several decades, this was finally realized when Gov. Weicker signed our landmark Bill on June 28, 1993.
1947
CSXT introduces first bill for state licensure under Pres. Henry LaVette
1978
Renewal of push for Licensure begins (John Archer, Sam Russo, Pat Taylor) Public Act 78-239 “Act Concerning the Diagnostic Use of X-rays” passes but no Rules or Regulations are developed – Pres. Maura Wilson re-activates Legislative Committee
1981
President Reagan signs “Consumer-Pt Radiation Health and Safety Act 1981” Opens the door for establishing minimum standards
1982
CSRT uses media to bring attention to the public
1986
CSRT (Marlene Pieger, Bob Stevens, Diane Smith) sends letter to Gov. O’Neill to urge him to bring the state into compliance with the law. Ad Hoc Com. Formed – legal counsel obtained, help sought from state legislators, TV coverage
1986-93
Extensive media blitz utilizing TV and newspapers Congresswomen Nancy Wyman and Nancy Johnson help promote our cause – Rep. Wyman introduces Bill
1993
Bill Passes! Gov Weicker signs Bill June 28, 1993
Milestones
Following the passage of our Licensure Bill in 1993, the CSRT has been very active in promoting our organization and in protecting the interests of Connecticut’s Registered Technologists through legislative activities. The following are some of our milestones:
1991
Lobbyist is hired to pursue Licensure
1993
Licensure Bill passes
1994
Non-profit status is achieved
1996
Bill passes allowing Students to work pending results of Registry Exam
2005
CSRT Internet Website set-up -csrtinc.org
2008
Lobbyist hired to represent Technologists interests in the Legislature
2011
CSRT forces mandate of Continuing Ed. for P.A.’s performing radiologic procedures
2012
Redesign of Website – csrt.us
2013
CSRT utilizes social media – FB & LinkedIn
2014
S.B. 242 passes mandating paid sick leave for Technologists
PAST PRESIDENTS
2024
Lee Page
2023
Jay Hicks
2022
Ryan Appold, RT(R)
2021
Alicia Salvatore, RT(R)(T)
2020
Colleen Miller, RT(R)
2019
Nora Uricchio, M.Ed, RT (R)(T)
2018
Colleen Miller, RT(R)
2017
Nora Uricchio, M.Ed, RT (R)(T)
2016
Daniel DeMaio, MEd, RT(R)(CT)
2015
Donna Crum, MS, RT (R)(CT)
2014
Daniel DeMaio, MEd, RT(R)(CT)
2013
Bob Grossman, RT(R)
2012
William Hennessy, MHS, RT(R)(M)(QM)
2011
Jay Derksen, RT(R)
2010
Jay Derksen, RT(R)2009
Sharon Holly-Ritton, RT(R)
2008
Christina Umlauf, RT(R)
2007
Alicia Giaimo, MHS, RT(R)(M)(BD)
2006
Diane Kosenko, RT(R)(CV)(CT)
2005
Diane Kosenko, RT(R)(CV)(CT)
2004
Diane Kosenko, RT(R)(CV)(CT)
2003
Diane Kosenko, RT(R)(CV)(CT)
2002
Diane Kosenko, RT(R)(CV)(CT)
2001
Marie Wilde, RT(R)
2000
Bernice Reznik, RT(R)1999
Susan Morison, RT(R)(M)
1998
Shirley Pinette, RT(R)(QM)
1997
Diana Wozniak, RT(R)(QM)
1996
Diana Wozniak, RT(R)(QM)
1995
William Campion, RT(R)
1994
Judith Joyce, RT(R)
1993
Janet Gordon, RT(R)
1992
Nancy Gurry-Neligon, RT(R)
1991
Janet Gordon, RT(R)
1990
Judy Gionfriddo, RT(R)*1989
David Anderson, RT(R)
1988
Weymouth Spence, RT(R)
1987
Judy Gionfriddo, RT(R)*
1986
James A. Riddick, RT(R)
1985
Diane Smith, RT(R)(M)(MR)
1984
Robert Stevens, RT(R)
1983
Marlene Pieger, RT(R)
1982
Marlene Pieger, RT(R)
1981
Marlene Pieger, RT(R)
1980
Gail Pitkin, RT(R)*
/Marlene Pieger, RT(R)1979
William DeFalco, RT(R)
/Diane Whelan, RT(R)
1978
Maura Wilson, RT(R)
1977
John Santarsiero, RT(R)*
1976
Patricia Taylor, RT(R)
1975
Candace Smith, RT(R)
1974
Sheldon Dyer, RT(R)
1973
Juris Patrylak,RT(R)*
1972
Donald Bergeron, RT(R)
1971
Nicholas Piscitelli, RT(R)
1970
John Boccaccio, RT(R)1969
John Yacavone, RT(R)
1968
Jean DeRiso, RT(R)
1967
Jean DeRiso, RT(R)
1966
David W. Kimmel, RT(R)*
1965
John Archer, RT(R)*
1964
Ronald Cozzo, RT(R)*
1963
Patrick DiCiccio, RT(R)*
1962
George Borkowski, RT(R)*
1961
John Yacavone, RT(R)
1960
Roger Turrill, RT(R)*1959
Roger Turrill, RT(R)*
1958
Sam Russo, RT(R)*
1957
Sam Russo, RT(R)*
1956
Vera Ingenito, RT(R)
1955
Ella Mae Marable,RT(R)*
1954
Ella Mae Marable, RT(R)*
1953
Nicholas Barraco,RT(R)*
1952
Nicholas Barraco, RT(R)*
1951
Neil Ackell,RT(R)*
1950
Florence Pease, RT(R)*1949
Louis DiVilio, RT(R)*
1948
Helen Mittwollen, RT(R)*
1947
Henry LaVette, RT(R)*
1946
Henry LaVette, RT(R)*
1945
Henry LaVette,RT(R) *
1944
Laurence Cowles, RT(R)*
1943
Ann Shimek, RT(R)*
1942
Harold Shea, RT(R)*
1941
Marjorie Parker, RT(R)*
1940
H.W. Ruwet, RT(R)*1939
Laurence Cowles, RT(R)*
1938
Esther Williams, RT(R)*
& Kenneth Sturtz, RT(R)*
*Deceased
In Memoriam
David W. Kimmel, Sr. 84, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at his home. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Carmillia (Gioia) Kimmel; his sons David W. Kimmel, Jr. of Rhode Island, and Robert G. Kimmel and wife Drina F. Kimmel of Southington, CT. and two grandsons Quintin David and Evan Richard Kimmel of Southington, CT. Born and raised in Meriden, CT., the son of Clarence and Antoinette (Silber) Kimmel. Kimmel relocated to Southington, CT. where he raised his family with his wife Carmillia, for over 50 years. He attended Ward School and went on to New Britain General Hospitals radiology technical program. This is where he met his wife, Carmillia Gioia and married in 1961.
Mr. Kimmel was the Administrator of Radiology, at Newington Children’s Hospital, retiring in 1986. After which he continued to work at Parker X-Ray, retiring in 2006. David served in the Army reserves and was a member of the American Legion, Post 72. His American pride was present in everything he did, an active member in the Southington Republican Town Committee and a member of the John Birch Society. He enjoyed singing in the St. Paul’s Church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. David was extremely gifted with his woodworking and electrical skills, building their vacation home in Plymouth, VT., with his boys and wife, where they enjoyed many years of skiing.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 9:00AM, from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Street, Southington, CT, to St. Paul’s Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain, CT. Calling hours will be Monday, September 2nd, from 4-7:00PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the CT Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT. 06106.
Shirley Pinette, 69, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Guilford, Connecticut, died on July 25, 2019 after a long illness.
Shirley (nee Roberts) was the second of five children raised in the Short Beach area of Branford by her parents, Ernie and Annabelle Roberts. She graduated from Branford High School in 1967 and began studying at Southern Connecticut State University. She left the university before graduating to marry and start a family.
Shirley began her long, beloved career at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a Radiologic Technologist in 1979 and went on, through her 35 years of service there, to work and supervise in various areas of medical imaging, to teach students in the field, and to manage the Breast Imaging Department. During this time, Shirley returned to the University of Bridgeport to complete her Bachelor’s Degree and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Health Care Management from The Hartford Graduate Center. Later in her career, Shirley worked in the area of community outreach, believing that all women should have access to high-quality health care. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Shirley retired to Florida, along with her husband Wil, in 2014, and looked forward to having time to pursue their shared passions, which included camping, kayaking, traveling, and the making of new adventures.
Shirley will be sadly missed by her husband of 50 years, Wilfred Pinette, her daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Steven Goodier, and her granddaughter, Julia Marquis. She also leaves behind her loving father, Ernie Roberts and her sisters: Carolyn Paul, Barbara Skaggs and Anne Roberts, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Annabelle Roberts, and her brother, Howard Roberts.A Visitation and a memorial service will be held at Clancy’s Funeral Home in Branford, CT on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Shirley’s name to, Smilow Breast Center, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.
Published in The New Haven Register on Aug. 10, 2019
Juris Patrylak of Branford died Sunday February 24, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Cherylyn Hubbard Patrylak. Juris was born October 30, 1946 in Ettlingen, Germany, son of the late Walter and Kataryna Diyzypilska Patrylak. His career as a Radiologic Technologist began with his training at Yale New Haven Medical Center.
He enlisted in the US Navy and served as a hospital corpsman at the US Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, NH, as well as aboard the hospital ship, USS Sanctuary, during the Vietnam conflict. After discharge from the service, his professional career in Management would include, Administrative Manager of Radiology at the UCONN Health Center, Manager of Radiology at Sharon Hospital, and Assistant Director of Radiology Services at Waterbury Hospital. During this time, he continued his education by achieving an A.S. degree for SCCC (now Gateway), B.S. degree in Radiologic Sciences from Quinnipiac University, and a M.S. degree in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
He was also an active member of the ASRT, ARRT, AHRA and CSRT. Juris was a Certified Radiology Administrator. In his spare time, Juris kept busy as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 428 in Branford, enjoying many adventures with his son and fellow scouters. He was a member of American Legion Post 83 and VFW Post 12106 in Branford, and a member of the Veterans Parade Committee.
Juris was also honored to be chosen as the Grand Marshal in The Town of Branford’s 2005 Memorial Day Parade. In addition to his wife of 47 years, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark J. and Lyn Ann Patrylak of East Haven; his brother Paul Patrylak of Branford; and his cousin Maria and Roman Radawiec of Branford.
The CSRT mourns the passing of Josephine (Jo) Picone, the longest serving, active member of our organization. She passed away on November 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 88. Jo was a dedicated lifelong member of the CSRT, as well as the New England Conference of Radiologic Technologists and the ASRT. She joined the CSRT in 1957 and participated in and chaired numerous committees including being editor of the Roentgen Ray Newsletter. She was a practicing radiologic technologist for 67 years and at the time of her death was the oldest active R.T. in the U.S.
Jo co-chaired the Legislative Committee in the early days and was a tireless fighter for licensure at the Capitol for decades. The Radiation Safety Bill was finally signed into law in 1993 by Gov. Weicker. But she did not stop there and continued her efforts at the national level representing the CSRT in Washington D.C. pursuing the passage of the C.A.R.E. Bill. These efforts led to her receiving the John Archer Outstanding Achievemment Award in 1994 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, the CSRT’s highest honor. In 2015, this award was renamed the Josephine Picone Lifetime Achievement Award. Her total dedication to her profession was demonstrated at our annual conference this October – 6 weeks before her death – which she attended and was honored to present this award to Bill Hennessy.
Jo lived by the words of baseball legend Jackie Robinson whom she admired – “ A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Her spirit, love and dedication to her family and profession are a remarkable testament to this and she will be sorely missed. Jo is survived by her 4 loving children, a sister, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren to which she was totally dedicated. Our condolences go out to all of her family and friends.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — Jonathan Anthony Santarsiero, of Coconut Creek, Fla., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 27, 2020. He departed us after a courageous battle with cancer; surrounded in his home by his brother Vito, sister-in-law Theresa, niece Dana and grand-niece Carrington, while observing his favorite window view of the Florida sunshine.
Born May 11, 1942 to Vito and Michelina (Cerullo) Santarsiero in Waterbury, Conn., John graduated from Crosby High School, and the Saint Mary’s Hospital School of Radiology, before embarking on a career as an instructor of radiology at the Veterans Hospital of West Haven.
Jonathan was a past CSRT President from 1977.
