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Farewell, Dan
by Gaetano Bafile
Editor in Chief of La Voce d'Italia, daily newspaper published in
Caracas
Dan Iannuzzi's big heart stopped beating Saturday night. With that,
the Italian world in the Americas lost a vigorous leader, and our
media lost a giant, who left us the huge legacy of his enlightened
journalistic background and his example of a life of ideals,
defended with loyalty and courage. This is abundantly confirmed by
the declarations that honoured Dan one last time, from Rome to
Toronto.
For Italy's Ambassador to Canada Marco Colombo, "A great protagonist
of the Italian-Canadian community" passed away; for Ontario Premier
Dalton McGuinty, Iannuzzi left "a legacy of pride, purpose and
tremendous public service."
Dan's mind was multifaceted; he encompassed several different fields
with equal fantasy, vigour and success. In short, Dan was a real
pioneer, a true Italian abroad.
Dan
Iannuzzi was very close to us - we remember this with deep emotion -
in the years when we assumed the chair of the Federazione Mondiale
della Stampa Italiana all'Estero. We met at all the meetings and
conferences all over the world, where we discussed issues and
promoted initiatives that influenced and oriented the life of "Italy
Outside Italy".
From this page we renew our sincere condolences to Dan's family, and
particularly his wife Elena, and to the colleagues of Corriere
Canadese. Today, dear Dan, is not just farewell, because we will
have you beside us, with your generous wisdom, in our moments of
doubt.
Hon. Sergio Marchi
Please accept my belated and sincerest condolences on Dan's untimely
passing. I was very sorry to learn of his death on this side of the
Atlantic.
He
will be sorely missed for so many different reasons; some very
personal, while others are shared by an appreciative public at
large. Dan was a very successful Canadian story, but the script was
always a passionate Italian one. He was a strong and unwavering
pillar of our Italian-Canadian community. Dan was both a leader and
a pioneer, and was never afraid to speak his mind, nor take a risk.
It was this can-do spirit that I admired most.
During my public life in Canada, Dan was supportive of many causes
and was always ready to offer advise and encouragement. He also
wasn't afraid to sometimes light a fire under the seats of a few of
us politicians, urging us to rattle the cage and push the reluctant
system harder. I will always remain grateful for his friendship, his
wisdom and his good humour.
Dan's life touched many people. His many projects had a national and
international reach and in his own way and style, he improved our
collective lot in life. We can be proud of his works and numerous
accomplishments. We can also be reassured that what he built will
continue to sustain us for a long time to come.
Thanks Dan.
Alex Bottausci
President - CPC Pierrefonds-Dollard
On behalf of the Pierrefonds-Dollard Conservative Association, and
Andrea Paine, former candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada,
we send our most sincere condolences on the death of Daniel Andrew
Iannuzzi. Mr. Iannuzzi's achievements and entrepreneurial spirit
will be well remembered by all Canadians, and especially by those
who came from abroad to make Canada their new home. This was a man
with a vision, and a true sense of community building.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mike Duffy
CTV Reporter
When it comes to building a great country, you need creative
visionary people. Dan was such a person. He saw entrepreneurial
opportunities where others did not, he had the courage to follow his
dreams, and make them come true. It wasn't ever easy, but then
nothing worthwhile comes without hard work. He will be sorely
missed.
Edward Ginglo C.R.M.
AM740 Radio
I'm so very sorry over your loss. Peace be with you and your family.
I've known and respected Dan for over 30-years. He was my pal. God
Bless his soul.
Oleh Romaniw
The Canadian Ethnocultural Council
The Canadian Ethnocultural Council (CEC) extends deepest condolences
to the family and friends of Dan Iannuzzi. "On behalf of
the Council, I would like to express our deepest sympathy for the
loss of an outstanding Canadian who was very much in touch with his
Italian heritage and saw this as integral part of his own Canadian
sense of being. He knew the value of living multicultural Canada
with all the richness that Canada's cultural diversity had to
offer," said Oleh Romaniw, President of the Canadian Ethnocultural
Council. "Mr. Iannuzzi had a remarkable ability to see well beyond
our time, and the creation of CFMT-TV in the 1970s for example, was
a testament to this creative and inspiring legacy. He saw Canada's
many cultural communities a rich and unifying resource which defined
us as a unique Multicultural nation", concluded Mr. Romaniw.
Nino Colavecchio
President
National Congress of Italian-Canadians
The National Congress of Italian Canadians extends its sincerest
condolences your family on the passing away of Dan Iannuzzi, in
Italy on November 20. A true force in our community, through his
publications, he strengthened our ability to communicate in the
Italian language and our capacity to participate in Canadian
society. At the National Congress of Italian Canadians amongst his
contributions, we will remember most is his strength in presenting
the story of his father, Andrew's, internment in Canada during World
War II and the leadership he gave to the Redress Committee of the
Congress. Having suffered through those dismal times in the history
of our community, when our sense of community was shattered, Dan
helped to rebuild it. The National Congress of Italian
Canadians will continue to keep alive the memory of the internment
of Italian Canadians. We are thankful that Dan shared his
experiences. A contribution in Dan Iannuzzi's name is being made to
the Children's Wish Foundation.
Jan George Frajkor
President
Canadian Slovak League
Please accept on my personal behalf our condolences on the death of
Dan Iannuzzi. As national president of the Canadian Slovak League,
may I extend to the family also our regrets that so staunch a
defender of multiculturalism, and a fellow-worker with the Canadian
Ethnocultural council, has been lost to us. May God give him rest.
Manlio d'Ambrosio
President
Canadian Italian Development Association
A great loss for our community the passing of our dear friend Dan.
Gino & Gigliola Russignan (Barzula)
We wish to express our deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire
Iannuzzi family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during
this difficult period of sorrow and grief. Our deepest
condolences.
Tony Spataro
Tag Dairy
On behalf of all of us at Tag Dairy we would like to take this
opportunity to express our deepest sympathy and condolence on the
passing of Mr. Dan Iannuzzi.
Rick Miller
Former CFMT-TV employee
I offer my condolences to you, the Iannuzzi family. I met Dan in
1973 when I was employed as the Controller of CityTV. and I had a
very warm feeling for him. In 1978 Dan offered me the position
of VP Finance for CFMT, the license that he had just acquired. Dan
and myself worked very well together for about 2 years in getting
CFMT launched. I left the position to take up a position in Jamaica.
When I returned I was in contact with Dan who offered me lots of
advice. I have tremendous respect and love for Dan as a human
being and a caring person. I feel guilty in not attending to his
visitation but I am not very well and could not emotionally handle
it. I am sorry for your loss and pray that Dan enjoys the
status in heaven that he so deserves. He touched my life and I will
not forget him. God bless you and I hope that you recover from the
pain as soon as possible.
Miriam Olivieri
President, National Congress of Italian Canadians-Hamilton District
On behalf of the Italian-Canadian Community of Hamilton, Ontario, I
pay tribute to Daniel Iannuzzi, and express sincere sympathy to his
family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Our
condolences to the Corriere Canadese Family.
Francesca Schembri
CanaTheatre Foundation
In this moment of sorrow, I would like to express my sincere
sympathy to both Iannuzzi's family and to the family of Corriere
Canadese for the loss of a great spirit. Be comforted, however, by
the fact that his legacy will live on. My sympathy goes to all of
you who had the fortune of appreciating him and his vision.
M. Maccarone
President, Circolo dell'Anziano "Le Caravelle"
To the family of Mr. D. Iannuzzi and the staff of Corriere Canadese,
on behalf of the Circolo dell'Anziano "Le Caravelle" of Toronto we
would like to express our sincerest condolences on the passing away
of a great person, a friend of all communities, such as Dan
Iannuzzi.
Bruno M. Suppa
President - COSTI
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of COSTI Immigrant
Services, it is with deep sympathy that I extend my condolences to
you and the Iannuzzi family, on the recent loss of Daniele Iannuzzi,
who passed away on November 20, 2004.
Over the past 50 years, Daniele Iannuzzi has provided the community
with many important services and enriched countless lives. As
founder of Toronto's first Italian newspaper and multicultural
television station, Daniele worked tirelessly in promoting a greater
understanding of the unique character of the immigrant community,
and as a result, encouraging our society to grow and flourish.
Leaving one's home and traveling to a new country is a brave step.
While some leave to pursue a dream and others to escape a nightmare,
the challenges that all newcomers face upon arrival are challenging.
Through the diversity of its many publications and programming, the
Multimedia Nova family has provided newcomers with the opportunity
to receive meaningful information for their intellectual needs, as
well as entertainment for their recreational needs.
Without Daniele's vision and initiative, many immigrant communities,
particularly the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish speaking
communities, would have remained isolated and insular from a society
they did not understand. Daniele Iannuzzi's accomplishments and his
contribution to the building of this great country are to be
commended.
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