Saverio Colussi passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital at the age of 89. He was born in Casarsa, Italy and lived in Montrose for 61 years and at Mountainside Village in Fruitvale for the past two years.
Saverio was predeceased by his parents, mother and father-in-law and nine of his ten brothers and sisters in Italy, Australia, Argentina and Canada.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and dancing partner of 64 years LaVonne. Also left to mourn him are his daughter Cindy (Tom) Nardi of Windsor, California and son Bruce (Pietrina) Colussi of Fruitvale, BC. Saverio is also survived by his grandsons Matt (Jill) Colussi and Adam (Hayley) Colussi and the lights of his life, great-grandchildren; Harrison and Olive Colussi of Montrose and Fruitvale. He will be remembered by many relatives scattered around the world including a remaining brother Remigio (Nella) in Australia and nephew Glen Crema in Trail, George (Michelle) Colussi of Victoria, niece Kathleen Colussi of Merritt and many nieces and nephews in Port Alberni, BC.
Saverio was a talented carpenter and built both the family home and summer home at Kootenay Lake. He always grew a large garden as well as raspberries for his wonderful wine.
At age 62, Saverio took up golf and golfed and curled until he was 88. He enjoyed playing bocce at Mountainside Village.
Over the years, he also enjoyed bowling, skiing at Red Mountain and fishing. He was a volunteer bartender for 13 years at the Trail Eagles Club and was a member of the Colombo Lodge when he was younger.
By request, there will be no service and a family interment will take place at a later date. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in Saverio’s name may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation (Emergency Room Campaign) at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Saverio Colussi..
Death notice for the town of: Trail, Province: Colombie britanique