Alfredo Giuseppe Guidi and Angelina Suffredini

Alfredo Guidi and Angelina Suffredini

Alfredo Giuseppe (Pep) Guidi was born on November 21, 1892 in the village of Filicaia, Camporgiano, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy to parents Fedele Guidi and Maria Pretendi.  He served with Italy during World War I.  On April 17, 1920, he married Angelina Suffredini. On May 28, 1927 he left Cherbourg, France and arrived in Quebec June 4.  His destination was Kelowna, BC, where he would be farming with Giovachino Lanfranco.

Angelina, born in 1893, made her venture to America leaving Genoa, Italy November 15, 1929 and arriving in New York November 26.  She was one of nine members, all travelling to Kelowna, from Camporgiano, Lucca. Angelina was accompanied by her daughters: Adriana and Maria.  Also with her were Umile Coli Guidi (Ferruccio Pietro Guidi) and her children: Enrico, Renato, Lorenzo and Isabella. Completing the group were Luigia Lenzi Favali and sons: Francis and Michelino.

After spending several years in Kelowna he moved to Summerland, BC, where he was employed by the fruit industry.  In 1934, Alfredo and Angelina moved to a dwelling on Giant’s Head Road where Pep worked for W R Boyd.  He assisted with the construction of several Summerland landmarks.  Alfredo also served as a member of the Summerland Canadian Legion for a number of year.  He enjoyed classical music and spent many hours listening and appreciating operas.

Alfredo and Angelina raised two children: Audrey (Vince Genovese) and Mary (Bob Richards).  Both Alfredo and Angelina are laid to rest at the Canyon View Cemetery, Summerland.

Don Rampone