Lord, we thank you for Nello Altomare, MLA for Transcona. We thank you for his passion and desire to see children learn in a stimulating environment. We thank you for his advocacy for all children to grow and learn. Bless his family, his wife and his children. Grant him shalom as he continues to serve you and his community. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
Nello and his family have been part of the Transcona community their entire lives and raised two children who attended schools in there. Nello worked for the River East Transcona School Division for his entire 32-year career as both a teacher and school administrator. He coached many sports teams as an educator and managed many of his children’s community club sports teams. Nello continues to be active in his community by playing pickle ball at Oxford Heights and serving his church community at Transcona Memorial United Church. Nello was raised by Italian immigrants and attended Central School, Westview, John W. Gunn and graduated from Transcona Collegiate in 1981. Nello holds a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Winnipeg and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Educational Administration from the University of Manitoba.