Luigi "Louis, Lou, Perry" Albino Peressini

Lou was born in Blairmore Alberta to parents of Italian heritage. His mother was Luigia (nee Bortolussi) and father Erminio Peressini. Lou is pre-deceased by his 2 brothers (Tim, Wilf), wife Peggy, and daughter Janet (Darrell). He is remembered by his sister Lillian, brother Stan, sons Rob (Gael) and Steve (Gail), and many grandkids and great grandkids.

Lou proudly served in the Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1971 then worked in the Esquimalt Graving Dock.

Lou was a loving husband, family man and friend.

Lou met the love of his life while on course in Halifax with the Navy. Lou and Peggy were married for 60 years. Lou loved the East Coast of Canada but the navy had a policy of men born in the West served in Esquimalt and so Peggy moved out to Victoria to be wed in 1952. They did spend several years living in Halifax before permanently settling down in the west.

Lou was known to his kids as perhaps the loudest person in Western Canada. And was prone to exercise that distinction many times during our early childhood. He also had an amazing and most unique relationship with all babies and toddlers. Dad’s patience and playfulness was cherished by all who were able to observe him.

Lou had made many long-lasting friends. He kept in touch with friends from Blairmore, old navy buddies and with his old mates at the Retired CPOs Association for as long as he could. It would be tough to name all of his old friends as he valued and cherished them all and we wouldn’t want to miss anyone.

Lou loved to travel and most specifically he loved Canada. He travelled many times across Canada – and at least 8 trips with his family. He and his family would take 6 weeks travelling in a small trailer so he could see as much as possible. In 1961, on one of dad’s many navy trips, he purchased a movie camera in Gibraltar. With the camera in tow, dad shared with his family many exotic locations such as Bermuda, Guam, Australia, New Zealand and the dazzling neon lights of Tokyo.

Lou also had a life long love of books. He routinely had 4 or 5 on the go. As a child his parents never worried where he was, if they could not find him, they knew he was in the library.

We’d like to thank the wonderful support Lou received at the Broadmead Lodge. Maybe someday we will have a dedication to Lou’s favourite fire extinguisher that he put to use quite to the surprise, dismay and laughs of the staff.

There will be a small celebration of life with the family sometime in the future. If you wish, please consider a donation to the Canadian Legion or a charity that will make Canada an even better place for us all. Lou would like that.