June 7, 1926 - May 31, 2023

He is dad, nonno, Luigi, avvocato, professore and zio. It is challenging to say just a few words about a man who lived such a full, loving life, just shy of 97 years. He is joining his parents Nannina and Massimino, and his brother Frank, who are welcoming him with a glass of wine in hand, white of course!

Luigi is Nina’s devoted husband of 65 years; loving father of Franco (Michelle), Massimo (Marta), Paola (Paul) and Paolo (Anita); adoring nonno of Isabelle, Stella, Max, Nannina, Nicholas (Kate), Lucas (Laura), Madeleine, Sofia, Lucia, Shyla; over-the-moon bisnonno of Owen, Quinn and Lachlan. Together, Luigi and Nina raised a tribe - all of whom carved out time Sunday evening for family dinner gatherings and lots of story-telling, a tradition carried on through the generations.

After graduating as a lawyer from La Sapienza University in Rome, Luigi came to Canada, to become a trusted consigliere and friend to many Italian newcomers who established businesses and strong family roots in Toronto. In addition, Luigi’s impact on the Italian community as a mentor, teacher, musician and avid tennis player continues to live on…. Most of all, Luigi was a devoted family man, cherished always with love, respect and admiration.