Peter J. Luciani Sr.

          We, the family of Peter James Luciani Sr., announce with great sadness his passing at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 19, 2025, at the age of 90.

          Born in Brantford, he met the love of his life, Marie, in neighbouring Paris, Ontario.  In 1956 they moved to Tillsonburg and together they enjoyed raising their family.  They were grateful and took pleasure in being able to serve the public for many decades while operating their family business “Luciani Fruit Market”.

          Dad lived each day to the fullest, and he believed in laughter and fun!  His greatest pleasure was loving his family!  Enjoying cabin days, playing card games for hours, hunting and fishing, were all among Dad’s favourite pastimes.  Dad will always be remembered for “putting the party and fun” into the simplest things of life.  He was brave and courageous dealing with all things that life threw at him.  He always stood tall and accepted all challenges with dignity and grace.  He was smart, loving, witty, fun, and our best friend.  Dad served on the Tillsonburg Fire Department for 25 years, retiring as a Captain in 1983.  He was and is our hero.

The Good Lord has taken you home Dad… have fun on the other side!

          Survived by Marie, his loving wife of 69 years, and their 5 children: Peter (Kelly), Larry (Carolyn), Leslie Pettinger (Chris 2016), Lindee (Wayne) Vansevenant, Mark (Patti); 15 grandchildren, Cheryl (Andrew) Luciani Macdonald, Sean, Melanie (Jerry ) Drier, PJ (Lori), Daniel, Nicole, Christy (Alex) Visscher, Lawrence (Mallory) Pettinger, Lance (Kim) Pettinger, Jaime (Rob) Bilger, Jordan Vansevenant (Jordan Charlton), Tyson, Alana, Evan Dixon, Abby Dixon, and 26 great grandchildren.  He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is survived by his brother-in-law Mick Graham.  Predeceased by his parents Peter and Kathleen (nee Stewart), brothers Leo (Julie), Bill (Joan), Tom (Millie), and sisters Pauline (Bob) Morrison, Josephine (Bernie) Phillips, Bernice (Sam) Filby, and sister-in-law Lorna Shaw Graham.

          Special thanks to his amazing care team at the London Health Sciences Centre and to the compassionate doctors, nurses and staff at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital.

          As per dad’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no funeral.  A private family celebration will take place at a later date.   Memorial donations to the Helping Hand Food Bank Tillsonburg or the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation are appreciated.

Wareing Cremation Services, 161 Broadway St., Tillsonburg, Ontario have been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca