Gaetano Gagliano

Gaetano Gagliano (; August 24, 1917 – April 14, 2016) was an Italian-born Canadian entrepreneur who founded St. Joseph Communications and Salt + Light Television.

Career and family Gagliano was born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily, on August 24, 1917, and immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1956. He and his wife, Giuseppina, had 10 children, including Tony.

Honours He was named a Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester in 1992, He has received honorary doctorates from Canadian Universities. In 2007, he was made a Commander (or Commendatore in Italian) of the Order of the Star of Solidarity from the Government of Italy.