Lucy Schilero (1952-2022) was a longtime member of Community Board 4, representing parts of Corona and Elmhurst. In 1986, she founded and became President of the Coalition of United Residents for a Safer Community, which included members of the 43rd Avenue Block Association and tenant associations. With these coalitions, she circulated petitions to advocate for her community.

Born on July 18, 1952, Schilero was a resident of Elmhurst. She was the Chief of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Community Board 4 and was trained in community organizing skills, such as effective outreach, public information campaigns, and building a strong, long-lasting community volunteer group. Also serving as chair of Community Board 4’s Public Safety Committee, she informed, educated, and trained her neighbors on disaster preparedness and assisted public safety agencies and local Community Boards with public events. Schilero also assisted in the response to local disasters and supported emergency personnel upon their arrival and request.

She died on February 5, 2022. Lucy Schilero Way is located on the border of Elmhurst and Corona at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, in the heart of the communities Schilero served.