OX: Why
did you join Theta Chi? Richard Jones: Great bunch of guys.
OX: What is your favorite
Theta Chi memory or story? RJ: E.T. Gifford---(Giffy) many stories-some unfit for pub. Trips to Poe Park or forest -- after hours snacks in kitchen.
OX: What kind of influence
has the fraternity had on your life since graduation? RJ: A lifetime of working with people.
OX: What is your nickname? How
did you get it? Did anyone in particular give it to you? RJ: Curby---I had a reputation for excessive drinking--ending up sitting on the curb in town.
OX: Did you live in the house?
If so, who were your roommates? Tell us about a memorable time with them. RJ: Louis C Brast. Great buddy.
The time he was asked for drivers license and he gave the Belfont cop a picture of his dog. Cop let us go. Amazing..
OX:
Where did your pledge class go on their pledge bolt/trip? What brothers
did you take? Any funny stories you can tell? RJ: Don't recall---may be buried in my mind.
OX: With whom do you
stay in contact? And is there anyone with whom you’ve lost
touch that you would like to find? RJ: Many years ago Tom Herrala. Recently John Coleman. After grad, Jim Coleman stayed in my home town and we partied many times.
OX: Tell us about your
family. Have you married? Do you have children? RJ: One daughter, three boys, six grandchildren. Wife Connie died in 1994--We married in 59 and lived together in State College. Remarried 2001 to Marcia- and two new step-granddaughters.
OX: What do you do for a
living? RJ:: Retired insurance agent, Now seasonal employee with CT DEP-heading up safe boating classes in Eastern Ct. Just received my Coast Guard License.
OX: What do you do with your free time? RJ: On the boat and various charitable clubs.
OX: What are your goals
for the next few years? RJ: Operate a boat commercially.
OX: What organizations
are you involved with in your community? RJ: Officer with United States Power Squadron's, Manchester unit; Past President -twice- and officer of Bolton Lion's Club; Volunteer teacher with St of Ct DEP-Boating Safety.