Frank D'Amico
(Toronto Catholic School Trustee - Ward 6 York)
Community in Toronto Neighbourhood Looking to Name Laneway After Beloved Crossing Guard - CityNews - January 26, 2022
For years, Concetto Merlino was a crossing guard in the Caledonia neighbourhood of Toronto.
Merlino’s presence was always a welcome sight to the parents, children and staff at St. Nicholas of Bari Catholic School.
So when the 80-year-old passed away on Jan. 8, the entire community was devastated.
Messages of support and memories were coming in droves for Merlino on the memorial page at the funeral home where he was laid to rest.
Then a message on Facebook from a school board trustee sparked an idea. Read More | Watch Video