Niles man who stole from church still holding city job

NILES

Michael Marrara, who pleaded guilty last week to stealing $97,000 from Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles when he was maintenance supervisor there from 2007 to 2014, remains on the job as a Niles sewer-maintenance worker.

Marrara, 59, of Sayers Avenue in Niles, worked Monday through Wednesday while city officials discussed his status.

Niles Service Director Neil Buccino said he spoke with J. Terrence Dull, Niles law director, early Monday on what course he should take.

Dull said Tuesday he is still researching the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees contract covering Marrara, but it appears that the typical union steps involved in termination are likely to be involved if the city decides to fire him.

Read more about the situation in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.