Background
Christel Truglia was born in Schotmarr, Germany during World World War World War II Her mother was an American who traveled to Germany and later married a German headwaiter, Christel"s father.
Christel Truglia was born in Schotmarr, Germany during World World War World War II Her mother was an American who traveled to Germany and later married a German headwaiter, Christel"s father.
When Christel was three, Germany invaded Poland, sparking World World War II in Europe. Years later, when other countries began bombing Europe, one was dropped on the house next door to Christel"s home. lieutenant did not go off, but her family had to move into a smaller home.
At the age of eight, her father died, and three years later, Christel and her family traveled from Germany to Darien, Connecticut where Christel attended Darien public schools.
She received a high school diploma, but did not take her education further. Truglia was elected into office as a state representative in 1988, where she remained undefeated during elections for the two decades during which she held office.
As a state representative, Christel was appointed to be the assistant Majority Leader. Truglia was also places on several legislative committees such as the Appropriations Committee, Human Services Committee, and the Select Committee on Children.
Truglia"s work centered heavily, but did not exclusively include, children.
In 1996, Christel founded the Truglia Thumbelina Fund in efforts of helping children in Stamford. She also established a toy closet in 2005 called "David"s Treasure Tree Toy Closet" (in memory of a boy named David who died of leukemia at a young age) for children who visit Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut.
Member of Lower Fairfield County Action Against Chemical Dependency (member, executive committee since 1991), Family-Re-Entry Inc. (advisory board since 1990, Special award 1990), Child Care Center Stamford Inc., Committee Training & Employment (board director since 1990), Aide for Retarded Inc. Auxiliary, Rippowan Bus & Prof Women's Club (Women of Year 1991).
Married Anthony D. Truglia (deceased). 3 children.