Bill Guarinello: community activist extraordinaire
With an open heart, an open ear and a constant lending hand, lifelong Bensonhurst resident William Guarinello has proven himself an unstoppable force in the community.
He comes by his activism naturally. From his early days, Guarinello recalls a certain “sense of community” and a “helping your neighbor” mantra, instilled in him by his mother.
“Part of why I’ve always been involved in the community really goes back to the roots my mother had instilled in us when we were very young,” Guarinello said, “[those values of] helping your neighbor, caring for your neighbor. I was very involved in my local parish and I was dealing with the youth. I was a coach, I was part of the athletic association and I played ball until I was in my 20s, knowing that builds good character. Even when I was doing it for myself, I was giving back.”