December Citizen, Business of the Month

Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter is proud of December’s Citizen of the Month. “For him to do what he does, as a volunteer, just because he cares … it really shows what kind of person he is.” He’s talking about John Metzger. John's compassion for Veterans is unbounded. Every year, on his own time, he paints and assembles flags and flag stands for local Veterans in nursing homes. He teams with the Mayor’s office to make sure every Veteran at a yearly ceremony receives a certificate of appreciation for his or her service along with the flag. John doesn’t want any Veteran to feel forgotten or unappreciated. After his time in the Army, John owned D&D Custom Windows until he retired seven years ago. John and his wife Karen have lived in Parma for 37 years and have two daughters, Doreen and Deanna, and four grandchildren – Devin, Justin, Jonathan, and Danielle.

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Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter is proud of December’s Citizen of the Month. “For him to do what he does, as a volunteer, just because he cares … it really shows what kind of person he is.” He’s talking about John Metzger. John's compassion for Veterans is unbounded. Every year, on his own time, he paints and assembles flags and flag stands for local Veterans in nursing homes. He teams with the Mayor’s office to make sure every Veteran at a yearly ceremony receives a certificate of appreciation for his or her service along with the flag. John doesn’t want any Veteran to feel forgotten or unappreciated. After his time in the Army, John owned D&D Custom Windows until he retired seven years ago. John and his wife Karen have lived in Parma for 37 years and have two daughters, Doreen and Deanna, and four grandchildren – Devin, Justin, Jonathan, and Danielle.

The December Business of the Month is Stancato’s Italian Restaurant, located at 7380 State Road. Perry Stancato Jr., the restaurant’s general manager, and his mom, Lori, accepted the award for the business at the City Council meeting on Monday evening. Stancato’s has undergone extensive renovations and a new grand opening in recent months and, by all accounts, it’s better than ever. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a wonderful meal.