A beloved crossing guard who died of COVID-19 is being remembered by the people of East York. Danny Sardelis, 79, spent more than ten years as a crossing guard at the intersection of Coxwell Avenue and Plains Road.
On May 11, Sardelis died at Michael Garron Hospital after a brief battle with the virus. “Danny was such a well-loved crossing guard and kids love their crossing guards and he was a very special one so when school finally returns they’re going to be very sad,” said Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher.
At council next week, Fletcher plans to put forth a condolence motion in memory of Sardelis. “We have condolence motions for really well known and well loved residents,” she explained.