Gaetano Gagliano (businessman)

Gaetano Gagliano (businessman)

Gaetano Gagliano (born 1917) is a Canadian businessman, who founded St. Joseph Communications and Salt + Light Television. Born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily, he immigrated to Canada in the 1950s and worked for CP Rail before launching St. Joseph Communications in 1956.

Gaetano moved from Italy with his wife and eventually had 10 children in total. His printing business would eventually become the largest private communications company in Canada.

He was named a Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester in 1992, and a Member of the Order of Canada in 1998.Gaetano Gagliano was also given the title of Commendatore which is one of Italy's highest honorary rankings.

Gagliano currently resides in Toronto.


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