Happy 50th, Foti!

Posted on February 13, 2022 | 12 Comments

Foti Koskinas celebrated his 50th birthday in style today.

The popular Westport Police chief turns half a century young this month. This morning, he got ready to participate in a workout/fundraiser for one of his favorite charities: the Catch a Lift Fund for wounded veterans.

But right before he began, a convoy drove past the police station. His wife, daughter and friends had gathered a group of Foti’s many fans, at the Imperial Avenue parking lot.

Among them: former 1st selectman Jim Marpe and his wife, Fire Chief Michael Kronick, Planning & Zoning chair Danielle Dobin, and others whose lives he has impacted.

Gathering in the parking lot (from left): Mary Ellen Marpe, former 1st Selectman Jim Marpe, Marshall Kiev.

Then — with a police escort — they drove around the corner to fete Foti. He was surprised and thrilled.

The birthday convoy arrives.

And then he did his fundraiser, with a smile.

Happy birthday, Chief — from all who were there, and the many other Westporters who are grateful for your service.

Police Chief Foti Koskinas and Human Services Department director Elaine Daignault, at today’s surprise birthday celebration. (Photos/Dan Woog)

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12 responses to “Happy 50th, Foti!”

  1. Chip Stephens | February 13, 2022 at 3:19 pm |

    Foti, a Great Chief, a GREATER Person. God bless you on your 1st half century

  2. Bruce McFadden | February 13, 2022 at 3:28 pm |

    Happy Birthday Foti! Seems like just yesterday
    you were sitting in my classroom at Staples!

    • Jane Minion | February 18, 2022 at 1:27 pm |

      Dear Police Chief Koskinas
      Your kindness and understanding came at a pivotal moment.
      You restored my faith in life. I am grateful, forever changed for good.
      Fifty years young!

      Happy Birthday,
      Jane Minion

  3. Pete Mihalick | February 13, 2022 at 4:58 pm |

    Besides being a nice guy he a good tennis player too. Happy Birthday see you in the summer on the courts

  4. J Scott Broder | February 13, 2022 at 5:49 pm |

    Happiest 50 Birthday Foti ❗️
    Best,
    Scott

  5. Carol Buffinton | February 13, 2022 at 8:08 pm |

    Happy birthday! You are the best.

  6. Wendy Goldwyn Batteau | February 13, 2022 at 9:16 pm |

    All happiness to you, Chief Foti, on your birthday and all the time, And many thanks to you!

  7. Chuck Greenlee | February 13, 2022 at 9:28 pm |

    A CLASS ACT! AND to many more happy birthdays !!

  8. Matt McGrath | February 13, 2022 at 10:01 pm |

    Happy Birthday Foti! Welcome to the club 😊. Great pic of you and Elaine.

  9. Dan Katz | February 14, 2022 at 5:08 am |

    Best to you, Chief. If all police departments were run by a person like you, there would be no “Defund the Police” movement. Would that it were so!

  10. Gerald F. Romano, Jr. | February 14, 2022 at 7:49 am |

    HAPPY 50TH FOTI, AND LOTS MORE JOYFULL BIRTHDAYS!
    THANK YOU FOR KEEPING US SAFE.
    BEST,
    GERALD F. ROMANO, JR.