Luigi Perri

Luigi Perri, known to friends and family as Louie or Lou, passed away peacefully on August 5,2024 at the age of 67 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in the scenic mountain town of Kimberley, BC, Louie’s early years were marked by a deep passion for hockey, spending countless hours at the rink with his buddies. He graduated from Selkirk high school in 1975, where he forged lifelong friendships. After high school, Louie traveled with close friends before settling in Vancouver, BC, where he began a career at the iconic Molson Canadian Brewery in Kitsilano. What started as a temporary job turned into a fulfilling 38-year career until his retirement at age 60. In 1995, Louie was married to Suzanne Hauschka, and they had two beautiful children, Trevor and Kaila, who were the center of his world.

Louie led an active lifestyle and was a passionate sports enthusiast, enjoying running, skiing, soccer and most notably, hockey. He played, watched and coached the sport throughout his life, remaining deeply connected to it. Louie cherished travelling with his children and spent many summers in the Okanagan, visiting family and making memories. His most favorite trip being on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Banff, which he enjoyed with Kaila and was proud to be hosted by his son, Trevor.

Louie will be remembered for his gentle and kind nature, his exceptional listening skills, and his love for laughter and fun, always with a smile on his face. He is survived by his children, Kaila and Trevor, his sister Mary Shearlaw, his brother Frank (Karen) Perri, his twin sister Teresa (Josh) Keller, and his eight nieces and nephews, Kim (Jeremy), Mike (Sarah), Heather (Patrick), Andrea, Ashley (Nick), Samatha (Ian), Jonathan, and Deanna, along with great nieces and nephews. Louie was predeceased by his father, John Anthony Perri, his mother Elvira Perri, and his brother-in-law, Fred Shearlaw.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 18 at 1pm at Northlands Bar and Grill, located at 3400 Anne Macdonald Way, North Vancouver. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend.

Please feel free to watch the Celebration of Life on this link.

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In lieu of flowers, donations in Louie’s memory can be made to prostate cancer research through the Canadian Cancer Society. One-time donation - Donate today | Canadian Cancer Society