In the early hours of November 23, 2014, Peter Vezza, after being diagnosed with cancer five weeks previously, died at home with dignity and grace. Peter was born in 1931 in Glasgow. He attended St. Conval’s Elementary School and Holyrood Senior Secondary. Peter left school at age 14 to go to work in his father’s barbershop. In 1952 he immigrated to Canada and in 1953 was joined by his fiancé, Elsie. The two were married at St. Andrews Cathedral in Victoria. He was predeceased by Elsie after 50 years of marriage, his parents, Arnold and Mary (Nee McGlynn) Vezza and his brothers, Arnold and John Vezza. He is survived by his children, Carmela (Paul), Arnold (Lynette) and Louise (Raj); grandchildren, Emily Peele, Olivia Vezza and Quinn and Zane Takhar, close friend, Morag and Dr. Gail Smith. Peter also has family in BC, the U.S. and Scotland. There will never be another Papa’s soup, as nobody can make soup quite like Papa!
Prayers will be offered at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:10 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Parish with a reception to follow in the Lady of Lourdes Hall. Interment at Royal Oak Burial Park thereafter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to the MS Society, St. Vincent de Paul or the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
13 Responses
To all those dear to Peter,
I was privileged and met Mr Peter Vezza once in the summer of 2014. He gave me a hair cut in his basement barber shop – a genuine experience with a remarkable person – an eternal moment shared.
My sincere condolences.
What a truly wonderful man, Peter.
My condolences to his family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I did not know Peter, however, on our many dog walks, Arnie would talk of him often. It sounds like he was a wonderful, energetic man would loved life. I pass on my condolences to you all.