Obituary of Norman Joseph Di PERNO

August 19, 1959 – Montreal, Quebec
December 30, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

Norman Joseph Di Perno, born in Montreal, QC, on August 19, 1959 sadly passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the age of 60 years after a courageous battle with cancer. 

 Norman’s insatiable desire to learn included degrees in business and science which culminated in his dedication to the field of environmental science. His unique and highly respected expertise took Norman and his family around the world to Hong Kong; Ottawa, ON; Washington, DC; Scotland; and lastly Calgary, AB.

Norman is survived by his adoring family: wife Chita; daughter Audrey; sons, Anthony and Niko; mother and father, Audrey and Nick Di Perno Sr.; brothers Nick, Mike and Mark, and an enduring list of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Norman was a true gentleman: patient, kind, brave, quick to laugh, always positive, ever-smiling and to all who knew him, constantly inspiring. To his family, such quality of character earned him the nickname Stormin’: an unforgettable tour de force.
 
A Celebration of his Life will be held this summer at his family’s vacation home in the Adirondack Mountains, Norman’s favourite place on earth and the epicentre of his connection to the environment and his life’s work. 

If friends so desire in lieu of flower, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office, Sun Life Place, 710, 10123 – 99th Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 Telephone: 1(866) 412-4222, or to the Alberta cancer  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre/Head and Neck Cancer, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222.  www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. 

A tree will be planted in living memory of Norman Di Perno. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3,   Telephone: 403-241-0044.