Edward Diskavich lived a quiet life in a small home on Beverly Rd. in Torrington. He enjoyed a long life, passing away at the age of 94. A financially successful man, he enjoyed living modestly, and managing his investments. But his greatest achievement, his legacy, was his investment in the future of Northwest Connecticut. Through his estate planning, Mr. Diskavich donated his body to Yale School of Medicine for research and education. His estate, he gave to the future of the Northwest Corner by establishing two endowed funds with the Community Foundation, a scholarship fund and a discretionary fund.
The Nortwest CT Community Foundation Edward W. Diskavich Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships to graduates of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School. Since 2016, the Fund awarded more than $95,000 in scholarships for Northwest Corner students pursuing college degrees in fields including mechanical engineering, biomedical sciences, and education.
The Northwest CT Community Foundation Edward W. Diskavich Fund provides grants annually to nonprofits in the Northwest Corner. Grants from the Fund will support Northwest Corner nonprofits indefinitely. Since 2017, the Fund has awarded more than $120,000 in support of:
Winsted Senior Center and Senior Enrichment Program
Prime Time House
Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
David M. Hunt Library
Kent Library Association
Northwest Music Association
Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
Northwest Connecticut Chamber Education Foundation, Inc.
Housatonic Valley Association
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals
Hazon
Little Britches Therapeutic Riding
Five Points Arts
Operation Fuel
Northwest Corner Gives
Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals
Goshen Players, Inc.
SOAR Educational Enrichment Inc.
Community Health & Wellness Center of Greater Torrington
