Luigi Orobono

Born in Scigliano, Cosenza, Italy on February 25, 1928, to Grazia and Filippo Orobono, Luigi lived a life marked by resilience, devotion, and deep love for family and tradition. He was the beloved husband of the late Assunta (née Altomore), with whom he shared 54 cherished years of marriage until her passing in 2019.

Luigi was a devoted father to Filippo and Vincenzo, and a caring Nonno to Destiny, Ciara, Olivia, Lukis, and Thomas. He is survived by his sister Palma Sposato, and will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends.

An avid gardener with a lifelong passion for music—particularly opera—Luigi also enjoyed playing rhythm and folk guitar. He was a man of remarkable strength, self-sufficiency, and determination. He worked hard throughout his life and always found joy in the simple pleasures, especially time spent with his family and tending to the garden he so loved.

Luigi’s ambition, determination, warmth and wisdom, and enduring spirit for his family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A visitation will be held at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home (252 Dublin St. N. Guelph) on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 5 – 8 pm. Funeral Mass to be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30 am at Holy Rosary Church (175 Emma St. Guelph) with a Committal Service to follow at Marymount Cemetery (5400 Hwy. 6 Guelph).

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at St. Joseph’s Health Centre for their kind and compassionate care.

Donations directed to the Guelph General Hospital or St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.