and A.T. Patella & Associates

About Us

A.T. Patella & Associates was formed in 1957 by Anthony Thomas Patella, who was from Norwalk. He and his two sons ran the business until 1992 when it was sold to the owners of Northeastern Insurance Agency, which was founded in 1975.


Now under the same ownership, the company is known as Northeastern Insurance Agency and A.T. Patella & Associates.


Deborah M. Buzzi is the president, and has worked with Northeastern Insurance Agency and A.T. Patella & Associates since 1987. Debbie is also a certified insurance counselor. She can be reached at debbie@nei-ct.com.  


Donna A. Lacey is the office manager and Commercial Lines Account Manager, and has worked with Northeastern Insurance Agency and A.T. Patella & Associates since 1979. She can be reached at donna@nei-ct.com.


Kyle A. Buzzi is a Personal Lines Account Manager and Debbie's son. He has been working with the agency since high school. Kyle received his insurance license in 2022 while finishing his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He can be reached at kyle@nei-ct.com.


Collin J. Keogler is a Personal Lines Account Manager. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio in 2022 and obtained his insurance license prior to graduating. He can be reached at collin@nei-ct.com.


We employ a courteous and friendly secretarial staff including Lexi, Kyle's fiancée.

“Family owned and operated for over 45 years”

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Immediate ID Cards & SR 22s

Walk-Ins Welcome | Low Down Payments


Certified Insurance Counselor


All Forms of Insurance:

Commercial Specialists

Contractors Insurance • Business Auto • General Liability • BOP and more!

Personal Specialists

Life • Homeowner • Auto • Umbrella • Dwelling Fire and more!


Contact Us

9 Harmony Street

Danbury, CT 06810

Northeastern Insurance Agency: 203-792-5052

A.T. Patella & Associates: 203-791-2538

Fax: 203-791-9841


President:

debbie@nei-ct.com

Commercial Account Manager:

donna@nei-ct.com

Personal Account Managers:

kyle@nei-ct.com collin@nei-ct.com

Business Hours

Mon - Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
After-Hours Meetings by Appointment
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