We are saddened to announce the passing of a wonderful man, Edward Guido Vizzutti.
Ed was born in Powell River to Guido and Violet Vizzutti on February 7, 1935. He joined his band of brothers Dino, Bruno and Leno in the small Riverside family home.
Among the many friends and characters of this community, Ed grew up learning from his father and his oldest brother his love for hunting and fishing. As a cadet his adventurous ways were nurtured, leading to his love of flying.
Ed was a dedicated employee of MacMillan Bloedel for over 40 years and was proud of the paper products he created. He was equally proud of the people he worked with and continued long after retirement to organize lunches to reconnect the “old gang.” People and connections…Ed’s favourite pastime.
Ed’s true legacy is his family. He married Jean Masson in 1961. She was a visiting nurse with a plan to stay in Powell River for a short time and then travel the world. Instead she fell in love with this handsome mill guy and never left.
Ed and Jean built their house on Rutland Crescent and created a home where all were welcome. Their children grew up in a neighbourhood teeming with families who all looked forward to Mr. Vizzutti’s Halloween fireworks and hot chocolate.
Over the years, Dad welcomed new family members, friends and friends of friends to his table. He was the king of his kitchen and there could never be “too much.” Dad prepared the most wonderful holiday meals, spaghetti and rib feasts and fabulous summer barbecues. For Dad, food was his best expression of love.
Dad was a man who led with his heart. Always there to lend a hand, he gave much time to different organizations, from support to his children and grandchildren’s sport and school events to his volunteer passion with the Powell River Salmon Society. He was committed to salmon renewal and spent many hours supporting the hatchery and crew for over 25 years.
Left at the table to toast this great man is his loving wife Jean, his children Laurelle (Jerry) and Ted (Becky), his grandchildren Brett (Jill), Kendra (Teagan), Sam, Lucy, Erich (Noellie) and Taylor, along with his great-grandchildren Alayna and Kai and his sister-in-law Jackie.
A special thank-you to the amazing cardiac care team of Dr. Charles Van Zyl, Dr.Uhlmann and the nurses for his recent stay at qathet General Hospital.
A service to celebrate Ed’s life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, August 27, at Town Centre Hotel. As Ed requested, lunch will be served.
Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Powell River Salmon Society at www.prsalmon.org.
