Carlo Cattarello

Carlo Cattarello Sr., CM (1913 – June 29, 2008) was a corporal in the Canadian armed forces who served combat duty in the Second World War before playing and coaching minor league hockey. In 2001 he was honoured with membership in the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award in Canada, for his determination to bring sport to youths in remote communities.

Personal life Cattarello was born in Cobalt, Ontario in 1913 and grew up in Canada, Italy, England and the United States. He played on a gold-winning hockey team in Europe, with his fellow soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa including Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Walter "Turk" Broda. In the 1930s, Cattarello started coaching minor hockey and an arena in South Porcupine where he served as recreation director during the 1970s until he retired in 1980.

Order of Canada Cattarello was given the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson for the time he spent coaching, fundraising and collecting equipment for youth sports Clarkson said, "His name resonates throughout communities in Northern Ontario and symbolizes volunteerism, fair play and sportsmanship".