Lou Larizza memorial
Summary
Coach Tom Corby asked the board to name the Columbus Park basketball courts after the late Lou Lariso, the developer and community pillar who died last week, ideally by Unity Day on August 8.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal — the cost of a street sign and a future dedication ceremony.
The Lariso family and the community that uses the courts.
Trustee Abel argued the precedent could crowd out future honorees on the same street.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Trustees - Sep 8, 2026
After a contentious debate, the board named a section of South Regent Street for the late developer and philanthropist Lou Larizza, 6-1. The family asked that the honorary naming stop at Ellendale Avenue.
Board of Trustees - Jul 29, 2026
The board approved a memorial plaque at the Columbus Park basketball courts for the late builder and community figure Lou Larizza, with a banner for Unity Day; a South Regent Street renaming will be debated in September.
Board of Trustees - Jul 6, 2026
Coach Tom Corby asked the board to name the Columbus Park basketball courts after the late Lou Lariso, the developer and community pillar who died last week, ideally by Unity Day on August 8.
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