Memorable Manitobans: Nello Altomare (1963-2025)

Nello Altomare Click to enlarge

Educator, MLA (2019-2023), MLA (2023-2025).

Born at Winnipeg on 19 December 1963 to Italian immigrants, Gennaro “Jimmy” Altomare (1932-2020) and Maria Altomare, he was a teacher in the Transcona-Springfield School Division and River East Transcona School Division and was the Principal of Polson School (2014-?).

He was elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly in the 2019 general election and was re-elected in 2023. He served as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning (2023-2024). He oversaw the development and implementation of Canada’s first universal school food program, known informally as Nello’s Law.

In recognition of his community service, he received a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022).

He died at Winnipeg on 14 January 2025 and was survived by his wife and two children.

Sources:

Obituary [Gennaro Altomare], Winnipeg Free Press, 5 September 2020.

“Premier and government acknowledge the passing of Education and Early Childhood Learning Nello Altomare,” Manitoba News Release, 15 January 2025.

Obituary, Seasons Funeral Chapel.

Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 18 January 2025.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 18 January 2025

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