MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio - Carl Nunziato's story is one of sacrifice, resilience, and advocacy that helped reshaped the Mahoning Valley.

The Boardman native lost both of his legs while serving in Vietnam. After spending more than two years recovering at Walter Reed Hospital, he came home determined to turn his personal loss into a mission to help others.

He graduated from law school and used his skills to fight for disability rights for people and veterans across the Valley.

Nunziato’s advocacy left a visible mark on the Valley. He played a significant role in the Mahoning County Courthouse's construction of a wheelchair ramp.

"Loyal, passionate, caring," is how Nunziato's friend and colleague, Mike Iberis, executive director of the Second Harvest Food Bank, described him.

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