I’ve met Tony Lagana shortly after I meant my husband, 17 years ago.
He’s a Sicilian family friend to my in-laws. He’s a lovely man, but until a couple days ago I had no idea he was 91 years old!!!

Tony moved here from Sicily when he was five. He has repaired thousands of shoes. You could say he’s the real Geppetto. He started shining shoes with his Dad in 1947!! His store, Tony’s Gold & Novelty Shoe Repair has been a staple on Charlotte St in Peterborough ON for 60 years.
I don’t think many people think to retire at 91 years old, but Tony loves working with the public. His store has helped him manage the heartache of losing a daughter and a wife.
But his store has also almost cost him his life. Finally after a long career, Tony is ready to retire. Watch this VLOG (2:36)
Tony Lagana: The Real GeppettoMeet the Real Geppetto, he started shining shoes for his Dad in 1947!! Tony Lagana is finally retiring. What will he do next?? Full blog link is here –>
Posted by Michelle Ferreri on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
He is pretty spectacular isn’t he!? He says his secret to looking so great is exercise and eating good food “No gooey stuff” he says! Good luck Tony!

MF
What an amazing inspiring man! Enjoy your retirement Tony! All the best: )