Fabbro and Morello

Gelindo and Gina Fabbro

Gelindo was one of the twenty-one Charter Members that formed the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club.  He was one of several Summerland families that we thank for their work in getting our club in Kelowna formed.  Gelindo and his wife, Gina, farmed in the Summerland area for many years.  They have one son, Leo.  Gelindo passed away in 2020.  Gina was sister to Olivia Morello. Upon his request, details of his life are to remain private.

Don Rampone, KCIC Heritage Committee

Dominico and Olivia (Livia) Morello

Dominico Morello was one of the forty-one founding members of the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club in 1966.  At the time, Dominico was a shoemaker and Livia was a sales clerk.  They lived at 1295 Glenmore Street, Kelowna, BC, across from the St Pius  X Church. They had one daughter, Piera Francesca, who married Gary Patrick Greaves.  Piera and Gary spent most of their years in Drumheller, Alberta.  Livia was sister to Gina Fabbro.

Don Rampone, KCIC Heritage Committee