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Giuseppe Mancini
Team Italia
I wish to express to the Iannuzzi family and the extended family of
Corriere Canadese my most heartfelt personal condolences for the
passing of Dan, a man who will be missed for a long, long time.
Dan
was much more than the founding of Corriere revealed. His many
editorial initiatives gave an enormous contribution to the Italian
community as well as to the other Canadian ethnic groups, linking
them into a whole community. Dan made politics in a deeper and more
concrete way than many politicians: through his media he sent out
social messages, an incitement to being Canadians all, united in
diversity. His pride to be an Italian in Canada was of inspiration
for many Canadians of the most diverse origins.
Dan was also a
member of Team Italia. I remember him at our meetings, and in
particular to the one we held in May. "Let's hold our next meeting,"
he said, "at Corriere, on the occasion of our 50th anniversary, in
June." That was quite a party, for him and for us. For those who,
like me, work in the world of media, both printed and broadcast, Dan
was and will remain a reference. For those who, like me, had the
luck of knowing him personally, he's a shining example of
professionalism.
Orlando Buonastella
Injured Workers' Consultant Legal Clinic
Heartfelt condolences on behalf of injured workers and myself for
the loss of Dan Iannuzzi. Dan and Corriere Canadese have always been
very close to injured workers over all these years. This is, we
believe, a very important legacy to keep.
Angelo Persichilli
rightly wrote that Iannuzzi managed to reconcile apparently
irreconcilable characteristics. We think that the ability to
appreciate and advocate the reasons of injured workers was part of
this characteristic.
Despite being
himself a successful entrepreneur, he always had attention and
respect for those who were less successful, despite constructing
this country: the injured workers.
An important legacy of Iannuzzi, we think, will be the ability to
face the future without forgetting our community's humble beginnings
in Canada, and to keep ideals of social justice despite one's
position. This legacy is very relevant for all of us. With
deeply felt solidarity.
"L'Altra Italia"
Cultural Association
The Steering Committee and the members of "L'Altra Italia" Cultural
Association join in the mourning of everybody lamenting the death of
Daniel Andrea Iannuzzi. He was a pioneer and a guide also for those
who, like us, came to Canada in recent times, finding a smoother
ride on the path to integration and tolerance.
His baton will be carried forward by dozens of hands, to be
delivered to future generations.
Giorgio Mammmoliti
Toronto City Councillor
We've lost a true pioneer of the Italian community. Dan Iannuzzi
dedicated his whole life and energy to the growth of
multiculturalism in Canada.
He personified the true spirit of multiculturalism, managing to
unite many communities in this. We shall sorely miss Dan.
Tony Dionisio
Universal Workers' Union LIUNA, Local 183
On behalf of the 30,000 members of our local, of my collaborators,
and myself, I wish to express our most heartfelt condolences to
Daniel Iannuzzi's family and friends.
With his constant efforts to promote the rights of minorities, Mr.
Iannuzzi became a champion of all the ethnic communities of our
city, and an example for all Canadians on how to really embrace the
project of multiculturalism.
As a reference and voice for Toronto's ethnic communities, Mr.
Iannuzzi's newspapers and TV stations played an important role in
the life of every member of Local 183; like Mr. Iannuzzi, our member
are as strongly Canadian while proudly cherishing their own cultural
heritage.
Mr. Iannuzzi strongly supported the struggle of immigrant workers to
improve working conditions in the early years of construction
industry unions, in the '60s and '70s, and Toronto workers will be
eternally grateful for that.
Our community has lost a leader who will be sorely missed.
Sergio Tagliavini and
Giovanna Tozzi
Lo Specchio
It is hard to find the right words in expressing our condolences for
the loss of someone who was, also for us, an important reference.
Dan Iannuzzi is a piece of history, including our own.
Even harder it is to try and find words for comforting those who
suffered such a severe loss. Elena, we are close to you.
Alfio Foti
Markham Italian-Canadian Association
With great sympathy, on behalf of the Markham Italian-Canadian
Association and of myself, I extend to the Iannuzzi family and to
the staff of Corriere Canadese my most heartfelt condolences.
With Dan Iannuzzi, we lose 50 years of history of the
Italian-Canadian community.
Rudy Marcolini
Montreal
When I met him, we were close in age, but nonetheless he became my
first mentor. For me, a tenderfoot just arrived from Italy, Dan was
also my first contact with Canada's life and workplace.
He brought me, I can recall it all as if it were yesterday, to see
the press room, where his dad was operating the machine that printed
the big sheets of Corriere. Then we went to the editorial offices,
meeting with editor-in-chief Arturo Scotti who grilled me.
I was worried, but Dan told me, "Don't worry, you'll see: next week
you'll begin working with us." So it was.
Those were heroic
years, we worked with great passion and over a few years the
newspaper had already become the authoritative voice of the Italian
community.
After a training
period, Dan sent me to Quebec, to manage Corriere del Québec, a
weekly founded by the Iannuzzis in Montreal, before moving to
Toronto.
We remained friends
ever since. He was more reserved, I was more exuberant. We stayed in
touch even when I left. Every week he sent me Corriere issues even
in Ethiopia, Africa, where I had moved.
This was how attached he was to 'his' newspaper: he wanted people to
read it, follow it.
After returning to Canada in the '90s, I admired the growth and
popularity of this man who had always believed in the importance of
communications, under any form: dailies, TV, radio, magazines, and
so on.
This was Dan
Iannuzzi, dedicated to his ideas, honest with friends, to the last.
Goodbye Dan. I'll
come from Montreal to follow your funeral in Toronto.
Dom Serafini
VideoAge - New York
I would like to join the number of readers who expressed their
condolences to the editors and staff of Corriere Canadese for the
loss of their publisher Dan Iannuzzi.
I never met Iannuzzi in person, but as a member of international TV
industry I appreciated his work with CityTV, and as an Italian
living abroad I appreciated his commitment for our community, first
with Corriere Canadese and then with multilingual TV.
Finally, as an occasional collaborator of Corriere Canadese, I
witnessed his editorial independence and great spirit of innovation.
Michele Santoro
Presenza Lucana Association
The cultural and social association Presenza Lucana of Taranto,
which I preside, sends its most heartfelt condolences to his family
and collaborators who had in him an institutional and fatherly
figure.
Tony Silipo
Federazione Calabresi dell'Ontario
Even several days after his passing, it is hard to find the right
words for describing Dan Iannuzzi's great contribution to our
community.
We duly remember him for giving us, for many years through Channel
47 and for many more through Corriere Canadese, two strong voices
asserting our presence in this country. With these tools, he also
showed us a mirror, occasionally displaying praiseworthy and
not-so-praiseworthy traits.
I also remember his, and Elena's, genuine interest for our
children's problems in school. I remember his sincerity in
perceiving the strength and problems of our Canadian and Italian
identity, a sincerity that led him in his many initiatives. I'm glad
in playing a tiny role in his great project for Tandem. And I will
remember his wise advice on our efforts to bring our Calabrese
community together.
Yes, Dan was a giant and a pioneer of the media and of
multiculturalism. This is a lot in itself, and he got recognized for
that. But he was a giant not just for what he managed to do, but
also for how he left his mark, with the credibility of those who do
good simply because it's the right thing to do.
Today and in the coming days we shall weep the loss of a great
friend. Then the hardest part will come: keeping up the construction
of our community without him, trying to remember how he would do it.
To Elena and to his whole family, with great affection, we offer our
most heartfelt condolences and many thanks. Our condolences also to
the staff of Corriere Canadese.
Basilio Giordano
Publisher, Montreal
I learned with astonishment, while in Italy for personal reasons, of
the untimely demise of dear Dan. Maybe I will sound rhetorical, but
I bow to the memory of this pioneer of Italian press in Canada. This
is a huge loss! The editors of Cittadino Canadese and I extend our
most heartfelt condolences.
Gennaro Stammati
ex CEO BCI Bank
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Dan
Iannuzzi. Even though I've been away from Canada since 1999, I
always followed Canadian events (as well as those of the large and
beautiful Italian community) through the pages of Corriere Canadese.
Now I read that its founder and pillar of our community has left us.
I wish to extend to his family, his friends and our community my
condolences and join them all in remembering him.
Michele Colacci
Association of St. Michael the Archangel
All of us, officials of the Association of St. Michael the Archangel
of Lake Muskoka, join our President in expressing our most heartfelt
condolences to his wife Mrs. Elena Caprile and to his family for the
loss of dear Dan Iannuzzi. We extend our condolences to the staff of
Corriere Canadese.
May St. Michael the Archangel raise him to the Lord, and may his
soul be rewarded for all the work he did in favour of all
communities during his dignified earthly path.
Vincenzo Ierulli
Alto Molise Association of St. Anthony
Heartfelt condolences to the Iannuzzi family and the management of
Corriere Canadese for the unexpected passing of dear Dan Iannuzzi.
Emilio Mascia
Founder of Telelatino
For over 40 years I had the pleasure and privilege of walking with
Dan along an important life path. At times we were valid allies, at
times honest competitors, but always friends, with mutual respect
and esteem.
Dan was well aware of the role and function of the media,
particularly Italian-Canadian media.
Dan gave a fundamental contribution to the growth and diffusion of
radio, TV and printed media within the Italian-Canadian community.
His earthly life was cut short, but he left behind a deep mark in
the story of our community.
Nivo
Angelone and Nick Simone
ICCT
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto was saddened to learn of
Dan Iannuzzi's passing, and our members, directors and staff share
in the sorrow of his family. With Dan Iannuzzi, we lose a man
who had followed with passion and love and told with participation
the story of the arrival, suffering and great success of our
community.
Through Corriere Canadese and his TV station, Iannuzzi portrayed a
picture that will stand unequalled in the epic story of the Italian
community.
A great leader has died, possibly the last great leader of a
community that took gigantic steps and nowadays is well represented
at all levels of social life. With Dan Iannuzzi, we lose the ideas,
vision, and dreams of a Renaissance man who managed to marry the
needs of culture with those of business. Our community and the
whole Canada will forever mourn him.
Angelo Locilento
Vin Bon/Cilento Wines
There are no words to express our sorrow for the death of a great
man. Dan was a pillar of our community, and he will be missed. My
most heartfelt condolences to the Iannuzzi family.
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