Tony Calo Recognized for Service to Medfield’s American Legion Post

Medfield’s Legion Beckwith Post 110 has been a central part of local veteran activity since 1920. The Post supports direct veteran activities such as packages to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Veterans and Memorial Day Services, aid and comfort to patients in VA hospitals and assisting veterans in coping with major family disruptions.

Other functions that support Medfield include Legion Baseball, Seniors Christmas Luncheon, and Children’s Christmas party. To do all this and more takes effort and finances.

The Medfield Post has been fortunate to have Tony Calo, who has served as finance officer for the past 18 years. Calo has been a good steward of the Post’s funds and is known for keeping track of every penny and bank interest rate.

Calo, a  World War II veteran, claims he learned in his many years as  business manager and later as an assistant superintendent at the that “ keeping good financial records and balancing the books takes constant attention and diligence,” Calo said.

When he took over as finance officer for the Legion, the Post was actually broke. Over the years, thanks to good management of the Post, the finances are in much better shape.

At the September Legion meeting, commander Frank Iafolla presented Calo with a plaque commemorating his many years of service and fidelity to Post 110.

The Legion Post meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to October at 7:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend the meetings and get active in Post activities.