Giorgio Laudone
| Giorgio Laudone | |
|---|---|
| George | |
| Born | 1928-09-22 San Giorgio Albanese, Cosenza, Italy |
| Died | 2022-10-10 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | small business owner and paper mill worker |
| Employer | Great Lakes Paper |
| Partner | |
Giorgio Laudone (22 September 1928 – 10 October 2022 (aged 94)) was an Italian-born business owner and Great Lakes Paper employee who operated The Little Blue Store in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Giorgio Laudone was born in San Giorgio Albanese, Cosenza, Italy, in 1928. He wed Antonietta in 1954, and the couple moved from Italy to Canada in 1956. He was known for his interests in gardening, winemaking, and fishing.[1]
He was a long-time employee of Great Lakes Paper. From 1970 until 1985, he also owned and operated The Little Blue Store, a local business specializing in religious and Italian home furnishings. He was remembered as a generous host by friends such as Roy Lough.[1]
He died at his residence in Southbridge Pinewood on October 10, 2022. A visitation and prayer service were held at the Harbourview Funeral Centre. A funeral mass followed at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, officiated by Reverend Luigi Filippini. He was entombed at the Our Lady of Charity Mausoleum within St. Andrew's Cemetery. Donations were suggested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Obituary for Giorgio Laudone, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2022-10-12, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 12 October 2022, p. 8(B)