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RICHARD DE VUONO Obituary
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Richard Paul De Vuono born January 12, 1969 in Port Arthur, Ontario who suddenly died on March 2, 2024 at the age of 55. Richard was a fun loving, caring, generous person who loved life, animals, games, flowers, movies, cars. He also loved cooking and baking for family and friends. Richard will be remembered as a passionate, generous, funny man who smiled and lifted peoples spirits with his unique brand of crazy...he made sure you never forget him! He attended Balsam Elementary School and Hillcrest High School where you might remember him from band or as a year book photographer. He lived his entire life in Thunder Bay, managed North Algoma Confectionary with his mother and father, worked at the Thunder Bay Charity Casino, volunteered for the Aids Committee and other organizations. He is survived by his loving family, mother and Father Shirley & Gino, brother James & Hilary, uncle John Pediny, cousins, Dale and Stacey and relatives, dear friends from all over. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, cancer staff and other health professionals who have helped Richard on his 13 years + health journey after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. A truly miraculous journey! Also thanks to his dear friends Wei, Eddie, Tony, Michel, David, Michael, Rebecca, Celine, Alan and many more. Also the Thunder Bay Rainbow Community for their continuous generous support. In loving memory a Celebration of Life will be scheduled and announced in the near future. Our prayers and best wishes to all who knew him. Thank you in his memory donations may be made to Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke or a Charity of Your Choice in care of Northwest Funeral Alternative Inc.
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Lori Anne Frost Frost Perälä
May 22, 2024
Very sorry and saddened to hear of Richard´s passing. I knew him through his cousin´s Pepe ( Joe) and Marcel they were friends of my brother. I´ve known the family since I was about 10 we ended up going to high school together and I´d often see him and Jim. He was a very kind and funny guy and was always there to help anyone that needed it. Though we lost touch over the years every time l pass the store on Algoma I often wondered how they were and what they were up too. We have many people drop in and out of our lives you lose touch over the years. Richard was a very sincere guy and I know he´s going to be missed by so many people. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the DeVuono family. Heaven has truly gained a gem of a human.
Mary Ann Hamer
May 22, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Richard´s passing. I remember him very well as a little boy coming to Laskins where I worked with his dad Gino. He and his brother would always come to the desk where I worked to say hi to me every single time. His smile was amazing. So sorry Gino and Shirley. Mary Ann
michel dumont
May 20, 2024
Richard and i believed in the concept of chosen family ,his holiday gatherings included gays and lesbians from out of town . I learned how to cook his grandmothers lasagne and turkey. Being there for him the last few years was difficult but he was my oldest friend and the closest thing I will have to a brother. My heart goes out to Wei and his parents Gino and Shirley.
Rod Macdougall
May 18, 2024
I was truly shocked when I heard the news of ricks passing. We drifted apart in our adult lives but still considered him a good friend. We grew up together and I know he will be sadly missed. My heart and prayers go out to the whole family.
Rest in peace my dear old friend.
Vaughan
May 18, 2024
I was lucky to have Rick as my neighbor and every Christmas he would bring over some baking or homemade candy.He knew what it was to be truly neighborly and I will never forget him. It was a sad day when he moved away and he was certainly missed by us. He was a dear ,funny ,sweet and kind man who made a positive difference in this world .
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