Watch late Sudbury city councillor Michael Vagnini's celebration of life
A celebration of life for late Greater Sudbury city councillor Michael Vagnini is being livestreamed on CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca on Saturday at 2 p.m.
The video link will be posted above.
The 'My Way' memorial is being held in the upstairs hall of the T.M. Davies Community Centre and Arena in Lively.
"This will be a celebration of Michael’s life with words of remembrance from family and friends and Michael’s favourite music," his obituary said.
"We know seating will be tight- but we know Michael would only want this celebration in his home arena."
The event is open to the public with reserved seating for his family.
Vagnini, 62, was at the centre of a massive search after going missing Jan. 27.
His remains were found at a camp in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation on Feb. 13.
An autopsy revealed he died of "medical causes" and foul play was ruled out.
Vagnini served three terms as the city councillor for Ward 2 in the Walden area which includes Copper Cliff, Lively, Naughton, Whitefish and Worthington.
A memorial mass was held March 2 at St. Piux X Church in Lively.
"In various walks of life, Michael was dedicated to making an impact on his community. This was demonstrated by his many leadership roles such as serving as chair and vice-chair on the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board, advocating for volunteer firefighter services, but most notably through a personal endeavour called 'No One Eats Alone,'" the obituary said.
"Michael was known for his advocacy. He championed forcefully for the Maison McCulloch Hospice and was instrumental in the expansion to provide more care to the local community. He devoted much of his life to meeting the individual needs of others as he would often personally take it upon himself to conduct snow removal by shovelling driveways and sidewalks, inspecting road concerns, or distributing meals on a Saturday night in downtown Sudbury."
Sudbury City Councillor Michael Vagnini
He will forever be remembered for his flashy wardrobe.
Greater Sudbury Ward 2 Michael Vagnini was located deceased on Reserve Camp Road in Atikiameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation on Feb. 13, 2024. (Supplied/Lougheed Funeral Homes)
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