Obituary for Luigi "Lu" Di Pierdomenico
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Luigi “Lu” Di Pierdomenico on November 25, 2022 on the island of Barbados. He is predeceased by his parents Emilio (1977) and Rosina (2000) (née Simone), three infant siblings and his brother, Dr. Fernando Di Pierdomenico (2018). It was in 1979, that Luigi first met his loving wife and best friend, Laurel (née Ewert) and they married in 1980. They shared their lives together for 42 years, proudly raising five children: Lindsey (Joel), Lucy (Luc), Daniel, Lauren and Emily. The twinkle in his eye and the soft spot in his heart was reserved for his four grandchildren, Luka, Nolan, Estelle and Celia. Son-in-law to Alvin (2000) and Doreen (2013) Ewert. Brother-in-law to Patricia Di Pierdomenico (late Fernando) Julie Ewert and Mike Ewert (Becky). Beloved zio and uncle to Luigi Di Pierdomenico (Beth), Michael Di Pierdomenico (Katherine), Julia Di Pierdomenico Horzempa (Dan) and Paul Ewert.
At the age of three, Luigi left his hometown of Abbateggio, Italy with his parents and brother Fernando, in search of a more prosperous place to grow as a family. Luigi initially studied Chemical Engineering and transitioned to the Faculty of Law, graduating from the University of Windsor with his Bachelors Degree in 1975. He was called to the Bar on March 28th 1977. With the endless support of his parents, and with his brother Fernando by his side, Luigi started his law practice of which he was immensely proud. For over 45 years he diligently served as an Officer of the Court.
He was a true advocate of the Rule of Law, a fierce litigator and a fair and compassionate mediator. Luigi was an exceptionally intelligent man and treated each client with dignity and respect, turning no one away.
Luigi loved to travel the world with Laurel by his side. Whether it was the Northern Alps of Italy or cruising the Caribbean in a convertible, he loved a good adventure, always returning with humorous stories and a heap of pictures he was eager to share. Luigi loved a good conversation and had a special talent to strike up conversation with anyone. He had a unique appreciation of music, loved dancing and thoroughly enjoyed a good smooth whiskey. He always reminded us, “Every moment of your life, every second of your life, is the most exquisite thing you will ever have. So enjoy it, understand it and most of all, hold those people that you love the dearest as closely to you as you possibly can because at the end of the day, there is nothing else”.
We have truly lost a good man. His passing leaves a void once filled by a beautiful and vibrant life.
His departure from this life leaves a hole in our hearts that can only be healed by the collective love of the family he so abundantly adored.
If you so desire, donations to the Goodfellows or the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission would be appreciated by the family.
Visitation Saturday December 17, 2022 from 3 – 7 pm and Sunday December 18, 2022 from 2 – 5 pm & 7 – 9 pm with Parish Prayers Sunday at 4:30 pm. The funeral will take place on Monday December 19, 2022 leaving at 10:15 am from Families First (585 Sandwich St. South) to St. John the Baptist Church (225 Brock St.) for Words of Remembrance at 10:45 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 am. Procession to Heavenly Rest Cemetery to follow.
At the age of three, Luigi left his hometown of Abbateggio, Italy with his parents and brother Fernando, in search of a more prosperous place to grow as a family. Luigi initially studied Chemical Engineering and transitioned to the Faculty of Law, graduating from the University of Windsor with his Bachelors Degree in 1975. He was called to the Bar on March 28th 1977. With the endless support of his parents, and with his brother Fernando by his side, Luigi started his law practice of which he was immensely proud. For over 45 years he diligently served as an Officer of the Court.
He was a true advocate of the Rule of Law, a fierce litigator and a fair and compassionate mediator. Luigi was an exceptionally intelligent man and treated each client with dignity and respect, turning no one away.
Luigi loved to travel the world with Laurel by his side. Whether it was the Northern Alps of Italy or cruising the Caribbean in a convertible, he loved a good adventure, always returning with humorous stories and a heap of pictures he was eager to share. Luigi loved a good conversation and had a special talent to strike up conversation with anyone. He had a unique appreciation of music, loved dancing and thoroughly enjoyed a good smooth whiskey. He always reminded us, “Every moment of your life, every second of your life, is the most exquisite thing you will ever have. So enjoy it, understand it and most of all, hold those people that you love the dearest as closely to you as you possibly can because at the end of the day, there is nothing else”.
We have truly lost a good man. His passing leaves a void once filled by a beautiful and vibrant life.
His departure from this life leaves a hole in our hearts that can only be healed by the collective love of the family he so abundantly adored.
If you so desire, donations to the Goodfellows or the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission would be appreciated by the family.
Visitation Saturday December 17, 2022 from 3 – 7 pm and Sunday December 18, 2022 from 2 – 5 pm & 7 – 9 pm with Parish Prayers Sunday at 4:30 pm. The funeral will take place on Monday December 19, 2022 leaving at 10:15 am from Families First (585 Sandwich St. South) to St. John the Baptist Church (225 Brock St.) for Words of Remembrance at 10:45 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 am. Procession to Heavenly Rest Cemetery to follow.