Luigi was born in Paderno del Grappa, Treviso, Italy. He served in the Second World War, worked in Italy and Switzerland before immigrating to Canada with a young family in October of 1953, initially settling and working in Berthierville, Quebec. In 1956 Luigi and his wife Rita decide to move to Vancouver, where Luigi worked as a labourer for Sanderson Concrete Products. His work ethic and determination allowed him to retire with the company as its Operations Manager. In his travels Luigi became fluent in Italian, French and English.

Luigi passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Rita of 62 years, his sons Frank (Almerina), Marc (Vicky), daughter Lorraine (Dennis), daughter-in-law Linda (Larry), sister-in-law Antonietta, brother-in-law Pedro, 12 grandchildren: Greg (Lindsay), Michelle (Trevor), Simon (Candice), Aaron (Shirin), Bryan, Tyson, Diane, Beth, Kate, Nico, Ryan, Hannah and 6 great grandchildren: Luca, Cora, Nolan, Bryson, Alicia, and Hunter, (all who brought him great joy and a smile to his face.) He was predeceased by his eldest son Roger and his siblings Ida (Pacifico), Maria, and Silvio.

In his final years, Luigi went through the illness of Alzheimer’s and was cared for by his spouse Rita, the support of his family and the staff at the Florentine Senior’s Residence, in Merritt, BC.

In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting a donation to: The Alzheimer’s Society of BC. #300-828 West 8th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2