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Cirone elected to the board of trustees at Union Savings Bank

Lucie Voves

Danbury, CT According to Lucie Voves, chair, Union Savings Bank (USB) board of trustees, Anthony Cirone, Jr., CPA and managing partner at Cironefriedberg LLP has been elected to the USB board of trustees.

“We are pleased to welcome Tony as a new USB Trustee,” said Voves. “With his extensive background in the financial services industry and strong ties to the community, Tony brings a great perspective to the table. His insight, particularly from a business standpoint will be critical in how we shape the future of our organization.”

Cirone has over 30 years of experience providing accounting and business consulting services to business owners and individuals. As managing partner for Cironefriedberg, he is responsible for the effective financial management and operation of the firm. He and his colleagues provide financial statement preparation, tax planning and preparation, and other financial consulting services.

Cirone is actively involved with community and professional organizations. He is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCP) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). Cirone serves on several boards including the Western Connecticut State University Foundation; Ancell School of Business at Western CT State University; and Nuvance Health, among others. He is a member of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council as well as a member of several chambers of commerce.

Cirone also serves as Vice Chairman on the Immaculate High School Advisory Board and is a 2022 recipient of the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership award.

Cirone earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Western Connecticut State University. He resides in Newtown, CT.

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