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Norwalk Icon and Philanthropist Luigi Vernola Dies From COVID Complications
Luigi Vernola with his granddaughter after his swearing in as Mayor a few years ago.
Staff Report • January 1, 2020
HMG-CN has heard from multiple friends that former Norwalk Mayor Luigi Vernola has died. Others have told HMG-CN that Vernola’s brother and son-in-law also passed.
Vernola was well-known throughout Los Angeles and in particular his home town of Norwalk where he would drive around every Christmas in a float dressed as Santa handing out gifts to needy children.
Vernola would also hold a full turkey dinner and gift giveaway to over 3,000 folks every year for Thanksgiving.
He would also hold fully catered appreciation events for the Sheriff’s and Fire Department every year.
