Angelo Pigat

ANGELO PIGAT of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Dosolina passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007 at the age of 83 years.

Born in Chions, Pordenone Italy on March 9, 1924 to Antonio and Josephine (Bagnariol) Pigat. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Gelindo and Jovani, sisters Elizabeth and Alberta. He leaves to mourn his soulmate and companion of 62 years Dosolina, one sister Michelina of Ottawa, a son Tony (Terry) Pigat of Lethbridge, and a daughter Anita (Gary) Bailey of Sundial, grandchildren, Dawn Marie (Steven) Bennion of Calgary, Daniel Pigat (Jody Robbins) of London England and Alan Pigat (Janna Hantiuk) of Lethbridge, Ian ( Jennifer) Bailey of Lethbridge, Joel Bailey of Selkirk, Manitoba, Jennifer Bailey of Lethbridge. His great-grandchildren, Matthew and Noelle Pigat, Clay, Kendall, and Paige Bennion, and Eve Pigat. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Italy, France, South America and Canada.

Angelo immigrated to Canada in 1950 to a farm north of Lethbridge. Dosolina and their son Tony joined him in 1951. Their daughter Anita was born in 1953. The family moved into Lethbridge in 1957, where Angelo worked for Purity Dairy and Catelli's until 1975. He and son Tony started what was to be Angelo's life's work and hobby - Alta Aluminum. He was involved in the business until two weeks before his passing. His greatest pleasures in life were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed cooking for the family gatherings, growing his own grapes and wine making, which was top quality and enjoyed by all of us. He was extremely proud of his home and garden, and of course the shop, where he would spend seven days a week if Dosi did not call him home.

He was a proud member of the Italian-Canadian Club of Lethbridge and enjoyed their many activities and outings, and especially their Chorus of which he was a member. He and Dosi visited Italy many times, but Canada, his adopted country, was his great pride.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7PM and 8PM on Monday July 9, 2007 at MARTIN BROS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday July 10, 2007 at MARTIN BROS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined, those who wish memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge Chapter, 162, 200 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4C9.