About Durable

History of Durable

Durable's Philosophy

Facilities


MANAGEMENT

Owner - David M. Geremia
Mr. Geremia is the owner and manager of Durable Radiator & Auto Body, Inc. He has worked in this family owned business on a full time basis since 1976, purchasing the business from his father in 1981. As a fourth generation business, Durable is celebrating their 100th year in business! Mr. Geremia has a degree in educational administration and spent 7 years teaching elementary education before coming back into the collision repair business and working with his father. He is a member of the Elks Club, Sports Car Club of America, Porsche Club of America, Connecticut Auto Body Association and is active in several area clubs and associations as well as being involved in local politics. He served 6 years with the CT National Guard during the 1970's. Dave also served as Secretary to the Hamden Education Association, Secretary of the Connecticut Auto Body Association and has served as a representative to the National Radiator Association. Dave also holds a F.I.A. Professional Automotive Race License and can be found driving professionally throughout the world.

President - David P. Geremia
David P. has worked at the family business for over 20 years. He started at his Grandfather Michael's knee. David P. has experience in all the Durable departments from Towing to Mechanical to Radiators to Autobody to Rentals. He is a licensed insurance appraiser in the states of CT and PA. David attended Central Connecticut State University and graduated from Naugatuck Valley Community College with a degree in Automotive Management. When David isn't working, he can be found enjoying time with his wife and daughter - the new fifth generation of Durable! David enjoys snowmobiling, riding his Harleys and like his father, spent time racing Porsches.

Body Shop Manager and Auto Claims Appraiser - Richard Geremia

Heavy Collision Center Manager - Bill Pratt
He has been in the industry for 30 years and handles our frame shop production and our heavy collision repairs.

Assistant Service Manager - Bart Monti

Towing Manager - Leo Bianchi

Avis Customer Service Representative - Frank Murgatroy

Official Customer Greeters - Durable Dogs Rocky and Bentley.