Peter "Pappy" Mura Sr.

MURA Peter "Pappy" Sr. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Mura Sr., age 73. Beloved husband to Jeannie Mura, and parent to Stephen, Marco, Peter Jr., Melissa , and Glenn, he died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Deep Cove on the morning of June 5th. Predeceased by his brother Alberto, he is survived by his siblings Margarita, Lucciana, Irena, Graziella, and Gian-Franco. An emigrant from Ponteba, Italy due to WWII, he moved to Canada, and made his mark as a successful businessman, eventually becoming President of Purolator Europe (based in Paris, France), and then (in order to move his family back to Canada) Vice President of Loomis. He then went on to follow his life-long passion as a chef and restauranteur. He was the owner/operator of the Creek House Restaurant in Whistler, BC and then the Cafe? Galleria in Yaletown. His catering business served some very memorable Lower Mainland functions. A big man who made a bigger impression, he had the ability to turn a minor meal into a memorable event. The weekly Sunday dinners at "Pappy's" home became legendary and an invitation was regarded as an honour and privilege. The conversations and laughter that took place during those dinners are already regarded as classics. An avid winemaker and collector, he eventually realized his dream of building his "Cantina"... a place to store his wine and invite his closest friends and family for a casual bottle of wine, some antipasti, music, and a good story. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009, 2:00pm until 5:00pm at the Canoe Club, 501 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody. Service at 2:30pm. There will be some food, but probably not as good as Pappy's.