LUIGI STRAZZULLO

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LUIGI STRAZZULLO It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luigi Strazzullo on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Heritage Lodge in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Anna (nee Matino), son Joe (Staci), grandchildren Shaeden, Kohl, Annalise and Samuel and numerous nieces and nephews in Italy. He is predeceased by his parents Giuseppe and Teresa (nee Pitone), brothers Giuseppe, Vitale, and Antonio, sisters Maria and Filomena all of Napoli, Italy. Luigi was born in Napoli, Italy on March 28, 1932. He was a highly regarded restorer of antique furniture in both Napoli and Milano. He and Anna married in Napoli in 1967 then moved to Winnipeg in 1968. In the early part of 1969 he and Anna opened Luigi's Pizza on Ellice Avenue and operated it successfully through 1985, then Gigi's Pool Hall in Selkirk, MB in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Until recently he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered for his sense of humour, generosity, willingness to help others and his love for his family and his home town of Naples, Italy. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Lodge in making his final days comfortable. Prayers will we said on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. Mass of the Resurrection will follow on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. also in the church with Rev. Fr. Sam Argenziano presiding. Entombment will follow at Holy Angel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society of Manitoba. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2010