Riccardo Longo
| Riccardo Longo | |
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| Born | 1932-04-01 Rose, Cosenza, Italy |
| Died | 2021-01-27 Thunder Bay |
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Riccardo Longo (1 April 1932 – 27 January 2021 (aged 88)) was an Italian-born resident of Port Arthur who was known for his gardening and wine-making.[1][2]
Life and family
Riccardo Longo was born on April 1, 1932, in Rose, Cosenza, located in the Calabria region of Italy. He later moved to Thunder Bay, where he resided in a Port Arthur neighbourhood. He was dedicated to his home, maintaining a vegetable garden and a well-kept lawn. He was particularly known for his skill in producing wine and growing hot peppers.[1]
He was survived by his wife Raffaela, his children Mario, Rosemary, and Sonia, and their respective spouses Donna, Vince, and Rob. He also left behind seven grandchildren: Alyssa, Emily, Talia, Siena, Teo, Lucas, and Matthew. He was predeceased by his parents Pietro and Rosaria, as well as several siblings. He was a longtime friend of the Nigro family, including Saverio, Marcel, Robert, and Dr F Nigro.[1]
Riccardo Longo died at his home on January 27, 2021. A private funeral service was conducted on February 1, 2021, with Rev. Luigi Filippini presiding. Arrangements were handled by Sargent & Son, and the family suggested donations to the Lung Association.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Obituary for Riccardo Longo, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-01-30, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 30 January 2021, p. 1(D)