Career
Sgro emigrated to Australia in 1952. He was a painter and decorator. He was founding President of FILEF (Federation of Italian Migrant Workers and their Families) in 1972.
He served as electorate secretary to Jim Simmonds, Modern Language Association, from 1978-1979.
In Parliament Sgro delivered his maiden speech in the Italian language. He served as Chairman of Committees and Deputy President of the Legislative Council from 1984-1989.