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Condolences
Alexandra Bel (Belyaeva).
The time that we spent in Vancouver and Calgary with Philippo and Anita (their marriage) and other friends was incredible. I recently travelled there and tried to find Anita- we did not talk for years.. Now I see this. It’s so hard to believe. I hope he spent his last years surrounded by his family and friends.
Filippo, you will always be remembered as a solid and caring person. Thank you for welcoming us into you, Anita and Luc's life when we moved to Calgary in 2008. When we coached soccer together, you gave memories for life to our sons. Alexander never forgets your deep voices on the sideline. I'm so thankful that we had a good conversation this summer on messenger. The world has lost an amazing man with integrity and a great personality. Our condolences to Anita, Luc and family from Selma, Linnea, Alexander, Kari and Rune Morgan
My memories of Filippo are that of a larger than life presence in both height and vibrancy, who was just one big huggable teddy bear inside, who left an indelible imprint wherever he went. He was always smiling and giving hugs. He could be heard across the soccer field when our sons were on competing teams, always up for a challenge, and loved a good competitive game. He will be greatly missed. My love and condolences to Anita, Luc, and his other family members and friends. He will never be forgotten.
Karl Junk
Filippo will always be one of those special friends indelibly stamped onto the pages of my life. He took me under his wing when I first moved to Calgary in 1988 to go to university and we became instant friends - it will always mean everything to me! He could command a room, but show empathy and caring for the least among him - what an amazing human being! Filippo and I have talked in the past about how a person's life is measured by the relationships procured along the way; surely his life is an astounding success based upon the plethora of people who loved him and who he loved back. Rest in peace buddy!
Deepest condolences to Anita, Luc and family!
Happy new year to Anita and Luc, first of all I’m felling Unbelievable about the Sad news about Filippo no longer in this world, that means I won’t be able to see, Chat , and get a very good conversation, inspiration, motivation, adventures, and jokes with the wonderful Cool kind of guy (dude ) anymore. But one thing will stay with me is the very good memories with him and your family. What can I say? Just a lot of imagination ,and thinking of the name Filippo. Love you all, from “Peter” the barber.
In Costa Rica I was on a private tour of the ecosystem with Filippo when our guide invited us to climb a tree along the pathway. I couldn’t climb this tree and I bursted into tears due to a sense of inferiority. Filippo stopped to comfort me when this happened. Although many years have passed it remains one of the most memorable moments of this trip: the kindness he showed me that day. I’ll never be able forget it.
Dear Filippo:
I miss you. Words are woefully inadequate at these difficult times, and it is impossible to convey what you meant and mean to me through the medium of the written word. Perhaps it is best to start at the beginning – anno 1978 when you arrived in Calgary and befriended an awkward, unsophisticated prairie boy in North Star runners, Lammle western wear shirts and a bad haircut. But none of that mattered – in your inimitable way, even at a very young age, you just saw a friend, and it did not take long for us to strike up a close relationship.
That following summer, August of 1979, you and your family showed me the incredible generosity of inviting me to spend a month with you at your family home in France. And what an experience it was - medieval cities, rural chateaux, the Mediterranean Sea, French beaches and red wine! And the language! That trip took the dusty, academic and somewhat forced French of our bilingual school classrooms and made it come alive. The words came off of the pages of Le Français International and became “élan”, “joie de vivre” and “esprit de Coeur” in their true meaning. That trip made an indelible and lifelong impression on me, all of it for the good. When people talk of “trips of a lifetime” and “transformational events”, I feel exceedingly fortunate to have had mine at the age of 12, and to have shared it with you. Thank you.
That summer formed the basis of a friendship that includes many other wonderful experiences: playing together as teenagers on the championship-winning soccer team coached by your father, the Billy Idol concert in high school, walks together on the Seawall in Vancouver, frequent reunions in Calgary and Vancouver as we raised our families, that serendipitous time we both happened to be in the UK in 2012 and took advantage of fate to meet up for a fabulous dinner in the Cotswolds, and your brilliant 50th birthday celebration in Banff so magnificently orchestrated by Anita. A particular highlight will always be our trip to Seattle as away support to watch the Vancouver Whitecaps thrash the Sounders 3-nil at Century Link, after which we paraded through the downtown streets with our sons holding the Whitecaps flag, somehow miraculously avoiding any confrontation with the local fans! Wonderful times. Ours is a friendship that will live on with me forever.
Anita, Luc, Catherine and Patrizia: We offer you all our love and support – our thoughts are always with you.
Anita et al,
I am so sorry for your loss. It was shocking to learn the tragic news. I didn’t know Filippo well, and I had probably only seen him once in the last few decades after university and hiking etc. I would like to share my last memory of him. After not seeing him in many years, we crossed paths at a restaurant downtown. He was engaging and welcoming as always...a wonderful human. In the course of our conversation he learned that I had never seen the “Godfather” movies (some of his favourite movies to my knowledge). Soon after our one rare meet-up a delivery arrived for me from Filippo, he had sent me a box set of those very movies to generously share his passion. I will cherish those movies as a symbol of his friendship and generosity. I never saw him again and he will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Thank you for your friendship Filippo. Rest In Peace. Kevin Thurm
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires but, in his integrity, and his ability to affect those around him positively” Bob Marley
My heart goes out to you Anita and your son, and to Patrizia and family, and to all the friends that adored Filippo.
Gjöa
What a wonderful friend. Always there to lend a hand, be there for you and to plan the next adventure. Will miss the unicorn at Christmas. We will Forever hear your voice and feel your laughter xx Loads of hugs and Love.
We will all miss the big bass booming voice of Filippo. He was a great man amongst men, and was one of the first people I ever met at Elboya, just down the street from where a tree will be planted in his memory. It is a full circle moment of reflection.
My heart goes out to his mom and sister, who I haven't seen since the mid 80's (and his late father -my F1 driver!), but the Angelini family and their hospitality and grace will always be fondly etched in my memory. My dear Anita and Luc, we will always be here for you as Filippo would do for every one of us.
Filippo in your memory, I plan to go mogul skiing to Ted Nugent, eat pasta with a spoon as you taught me and will raise many a glass in your honour. You will be greatly missed my dear friend!
It has been over a week since we lost our friend, made surreal because we couldn’t say goodbye...
Sharing stories and enjoying photos that reflected great memories.
These helped, but it did not seem enough. We were left wanting more...
A void has encompassed our hearts and we are searching for the words for how we feel. How he made us feel.
We miss him.
His ability to make anyone feel special, to have his complete focus.
How he was fun and gregarious but had a serious side when it mattered.
His zest, his presence, his love of life, his intellect.
He was generous and kind. A Family man.
He loved and we loved him.
He made an impact not just on us but on all he met.
We miss you.
Your memory will live on whenever we see kids playing with a soccer ball, when we walk the halls at the Banff Springs, eating dim sum, when the stars shine extra bright, when we enjoy Christmas lights and when the mountain breeze refreshes us.
You made here better.
Thank you Filippo.
We miss and love you.
We will think of you often.
We will meet again.
Love Conrad, Zena, Kate and Riley
While having known Filippo since the early 90’s, after I moved from Calgary, then subsequently returned for a few short months following a six year absence, I was greeted in that most genuine and effortless fashion by Filippo’s huge grin, trademark voice, hearty handshake and energetic manner, and had the privilege to reconnect again enjoying his company and friendship over lunches, a few beverages, and as always, engaging, insightful, and colorful discussions as if no time had passed.
Larger than life, a true gentleman, an incredible person, a generous soul, and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences to Anita and Luc.
Stephen Cochrane
We have such wonderful memories of Filippo, we will miss him is so- we will miss his big bear hugs, we will miss the infectious aura of ‘party time’ he carried with him everywhere, we will miss his absolutely wonderful big smile, we will miss the engaging discussions on every topic under the sun, above all we will miss his warmth and genuineness - as a person, as a friend. RIP Filippo
Richa, Pramod, Arnav & Eishan
As Anita's friend, I didn't know Filippo very well or for very long and I will eternally be sad about that. I'll never forget the way he welcomed me into their house so warmly and genuinely, though I had only met him once before. It was abundantly clear, as I was surrounded by the Angelini's friends, how truly and fully they loved their people and how that affection was wholly returned. That kind of friendship is a light in this world and it was evident to me that Filippo was a beacon. I am so sorry he is gone.
Rest well, Filippo. We have all our love and arms wrapped around Anita and Luc.
Lippo a été le fils parfait de nos parents. C’était un enfant joyeux, curieux, facile qui dévorait les livres et passait des heures sur son vélo. Pour moi, c’était le grand frère qui excellait en tout, celui avec une multitude de passions, de connaissances, de convictions. La musique, préférablement à un volume excessif, le suivait où qu’il aille.
En tant qu’adulte, Filippo a été le pilier de la famille. Il était fort, raisonnable et optimiste. Il arrondissait les angles, rassurait les uns, aidait les autres. Il était toujours patient mais jamais jamais ennuyeux. Dans les moments difficiles, c’était le premier à prendre l’avion pour être à nos côtés. Et dans les moments de bonheur, le plus grand des festifs avec son sourire, son rire éclatant. Il savait savourer chaque instant.
Quelle injustice que lui ait été emporté. Notre pilier dont la maladie a aussi fini par briser Papa. Mais quel courage il nous a montré voulant nous protéger de la souffrance Papa, Maman et moi. Ce qu’il avait souhaité c’est que l’on vive la vie à fond après son départ, comme lui a su le faire quand il était avec nous. Assouvir nos passions, faire plaisir. Vivre !
L’écho de sa voix si unique, nous l’entendrons à jamais. Et les traces qu’il nous a laissées continueront à nous accompagner : le talent oratoire et le sens des convictions chez Luc, la bonté de cœur et la curiosité infinie chez Alex, son port, son sens de l’humour et sa grande intelligence chez Frank, ses yeux, ceux de Papa, à travers le miroir.
Il va nous manquer notre Lippo. Mais on va rester debout comme lui le voulait.
Titti
Always a blast to play with Halo master over here. Also playing soccer against him was always fun, to hear him coaching the other team even though they would loose haha. Love you forever Uncle❤️
Hommage à toi, mon fils,
Filippo,
Pour ta belle âme.
Merci pour ta force et ta rigueur,
Pour nos rires et nos larmes,
Pour ta protection, ta souplesse, ta disponibilité.
Merci pour ta joie, tes conseils, ta mansuétude.
À toi mon enfant de l’Amour,
Mon garçon des voyages,
Mon joueur de foot,
Mon joueur tout court.
À toi mon soldat de toutes les batailles,
La dernière tu l’as affrontée, tu as tout essayé...
Restent gravés en moi tes yeux et tes mains.
Repose en paix, mon grand,
Veille sur nous comme tu l’as toujours fait.
Toi aux mille amis,
Ta famille ne s’habituera jamais à ton manque,
Tes amis te regretteront.
Je reste ici avec mon cœur brisé.
Je t’aime
Maman
et
Papa
Filippo,
Dalla prima volta che ci siamo conosciuti e' stato da subito facile riconoscere la tua bonta' d'animo e la tua gentilezza cosi' come la tua viva intelligenza.
Sei stato un esempio per tutti nella nostra famiglia per quello che sei stato capace di fare come padre, marito, figlio e fratello. Avevi sempre la parola giusta per ognuno di noi.
Il tuo sorriso era contagioso e la tua voce ci ha accompagnato durante i pranzi e le cene insieme mentre gustavamo il buon cibo di tua mamma a Cailhau.
Ci mancherai caro Lippo, ci mancherai moltissimo. Purtroppo non ci sei piu', ma il tuo ricordo rimarra' in noi per sempre.
Giovanni
Filippo, tu étais un homme en or, tellement précieux pour ta famille et tes amis : continue à veiller sur eux qui avaient placé en toi amour et affection et assure les de ta protection pour les aider dans la douleur de ton départ . Ton souvenir ne pourra jamais disparaître . Y.A.
Filippo a été pour moi un véritable ami dés que je suis arrivé au Canada, c'était en 1990 il y a déjà 30 ans. Toujours enthousiaste et d'une grande générosité avec sa femme Anita.
Nous nous sommes retrouvé à plusieurs reprises en France et comme des amis fidèles, nous parlions ensemble comme si nous étions quitté la veille.
Aujourd'hui je suis triste, nous perdons quelqu'un qui aimait la vie et les autres
Clara et moi nous pensons fort à toi nous embrassons affectueusement Anita et Luc
Clara et Christophe Lacroix-Nahmias
Dear Anita and Luc,
We are so sad to hear about Filippo. He is a big part of our memories of Portugal, and of laughs and good times at other dinners. Wishing you strength for the days ahead and comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of his place in your lives, and in the lives of so many others.
Yohannes, Louise, and Theo
When I remember some of my own "formative years" - Filippo was there to influence me strongly in High School as he set a high example of a true hard worker but also one that knew culture and loved to share it. He taught me a little Italian when Massimo visited. He was in the country in France when I called him once from overseas. He was always an inspiration as a world traveler and the photo here I visited him and young Luc and Anita in Moscow in 2003. Filippo's point of view on all matters will be sorely missed. I am so happy to have reconnected this year before his passing. We had a good 30 min walk in Lakeview here in 2020 and updated each other as we had not really seen each other for many years. He was an amazing person and had a true entrepreneurial spirit. I am so sorry for your loss Anita and Luc and family. But also you must have so many treasured memories with this inspirational gifted person. I am so glad to have known him. Maurice (Maury) Edwards.
Lippo a été le fils parfait de nos parents. C’était un enfant joyeux, curieux, facile qui dévorait les livres et passait des heures sur son vélo. Pour moi, c’était le grand frère qui excellait en tout, celui avec une multitude de passions, de connaissances, de convictions. La musique, préférablement à un volume excessif, le suivait où qu’il aille.
En tant qu’adulte, Filippo a été le pilier de la famille. Il était fort, raisonnable et optimiste. Il arrondissait les angles, rassurait les uns, aidait les autres. Il était toujours patient mais jamais jamais ennuyeux. Dans les moments difficiles, c’était le premier à prendre l’avion pour être à nos côtés. Et dans les moments de bonheur, le plus grand des festifs avec son sourire, son rire éclatant. Il savait savourer chaque instant.
Quelle injustice que lui ait été emporté. Notre pilier dont la maladie a aussi fini par briser Papa. Mais quel courage il nous a montré voulant nous protéger de la souffrance Papa, Maman et moi. Ce qu’il avait souhaité c’est que l’on vive la vie à fond après son départ, comme lui a su le faire quand il était avec nous. Assouvir nos passions, faire plaisir. Vivre !
L’écho de sa voix si unique, nous l’entendrons à jamais. Et les traces qu’il nous a laissées continueront à nous accompagner : le talent oratoire et le sens des convictions chez Luc, la bonté de cœur et la curiosité infinie chez Alex, son port, son sens de l’humour et sa grande intelligence chez Frank, ses yeux, ceux de Papa, à travers le miroir.
Il va nous manquer notre Lippo. Mais on va rester debout comme lui le voulait.
Titti
Dear Anita and Luc,
We have so many dear memories to share. From our multiple diners at each other’s places, enjoying his superb cocktails to hiking in Canmore and hunting Easter eggs in Banff, we could not dream of a better friend. We will miss greatly Filippo. His voice and laugh like no other will resonate forever in our lives and our hearts. Denis, Isabelle, Eléna and Juliette
To Anita and Luc
Our entire family is just so saddened by this news- yet reading this obituary reminds us of Filippo's positive energy. He was a few years ahead of me in school, I didn't know him well but years later our family was so lucky to have Filippo coach Aidan with the Rangers. Those years were definitely 'the best', great kids and an awesome man steering the ship. His smile could light up any space. With sincere condolences
Mike, Carrie, Aidan and Charlotte Innes
I am so grateful to have known Filippo in high school, those days of brave innocence, and to have reconnected in the last couple years. To discover someone with the same spirit, emboldened by age and success, grown more confident through the love of his family, so recognizably the same more fully realized than when I knew him in younger years, but still with that zest. I left our coffee meeting energized, inspired, soothed, reassured and emboldened. I expect so many in Filippo's life felt his presence in the same way. He was a good man. The world is the worse for his leaving it. Much love to ALF, forever ALF.
Dear Anita and Luc, I’m so sorry to learn of Filippo’s passing. He and I were in the same circle of friends at Western. I don’t think I truly appreciated him then - but I remember meeting him again at the reunion he organized, and shaking my head at how I could have missed what a generous, grand soul he had. We kept in touch over Facebook, annually congratulating each other on being the best of the zodiac signs. In June he reached out to me after my mother passed, a blessing and a memory I will always treasure. In that dark and confusing time, Filippo was a spark of light.
I wish you comfort and peace, always. Erane.
I only had the pleasure and honour of meeting Filippo once when he visited Peter and I in Toronto but I felt like I already knew him well through Peter’s stories and memories of the wonderful times they spent together (and through the many texts we exchanged, plotting to send Peter to Calgary for a Christmas surprise!). In the first few minutes of meeting him I could see he was a man that filled a room with his shining presence and energy and he was amazing with my son, engaging him with lovely stories about wildlife in Alberta. I wish I got to meet you many, many more times Filippo, but you will always be with us in Peter’s memories and (sometimes) scandalous photos! Peter was truly blessed to have a friend like you. Sleep well x
So many incredible memories of Filippo. From early days of friendship in Vancouver, to his post-wedding houseboating extravaganza on Lake Shuswap, to ringing in New Years Y2K in the south of Spain (in case the world truly did end), to the most gracious of hosts in Moscow (even with a newborn), to watching out for me at my bachelor party in Vegas, to standing-up for me as my best man in the Cayman Islands. Incredibly grateful to have re-connected with the big man over the last few years and share some live concerts, some great food and lots of laughs. I already miss his boundless curiosity, his integrity, and most of all that laugh and that smile. Good night, sweet prince.
Filippo was an excellent friend. He was loyal, funny, smart and patient. When I was going through debilitating medical treatments Filippo would regularly insist in coming to my house and shuffling around the block with me. He was never boring. For much of junior high he pretended with a few of us to be an earnest political follower of Muammar Gaddafi's political "philosophy" which, as far as I could tell, mostly involved sitting in tents. He was definitely lying but he loved the fights that followed and the intellectual challenge of defending the virtually indefensible. I admired the way he treated his family and his capacity to make friends everywhere he went.
Filippo was a force of nature with his larger than life voice, personality, big heart and zest for life. No one was more thoughtful and caring and always wanted to make sure that you were doing okay and how he could help. We met Filippo and Anita over thirty years ago and little did we know that in a very short while we would have new best friends. Over the next thirty years we would share a love of hiking, dinners, game nights, video games, philosophy, barbecues, soccer, tennis, mountain biking, camping, lunches, history, books, politics, coffees, travel and of course music. We will be thinking of and missing Filippo every day and cherish all the memories that we had with him. We can only strive to carry on his passion for life and personal mantras of you only live once and it’s a beautiful day to be alive. Filippo – you are heart-wrenchingly missed but you will never be forgotten. Anita and Luc – we are and will be there for you always.
Love always
Jason, Lila, Lauren, Kaitlin, Aiden, Maggy and Flora
What an awesome fun (with a crazy sense of humor) guy Filippo was!
Karen and I will cherish all the great times we had with him and Anita! I can still hear his
wonderful deep voice and remember many times we would share fun classic rock music trivia
with him! So much fun we had together and he will live on in our memory forever.
Our most sincere condolences to Anita and Luc.
Tim and Karen Adams
With broken hearts we share in your grief. Our lives were enriched by knowing Filippo. His roaring laugh, bright smile and larger than life spirit have left indelible marks. "What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller
Cam, Melanie and family XOXO
It is said that the voice is the mirror of the soul. Another has said that the voice is the “organ of the soul”, that the “soul reveals itself in the voice only”. Fillipo’s soul is grand indeed. He could be heard through the din of large crowds. His laughter rose above all else and brought smiles to those that heard it. His voice was the energy of a summer thunderstorm, the seventh wave hitting the rocky shore of Vancouver Island, the drive of the beat of a rock concert. In those places and spaces where vitality pulses his voice will still be heard.
Keith Seel
Filippo was larger than life, with a booming voice and a generous soul. We have many fond memories of the neighbourhood parties; he and Anita were always so welcoming and made everything such fun. We especially remember the “viewing parties” they hosted during the Raptors play off run. We are better for having known him. Our heartfelt condolences to Anita and Luc.
Elena and José Zaldivar
It was a rare cloudy day in the Mojave. Tonaquint Tennis Center St. George, Utah. The teams Fathers (Giancarlo and Dan) and Sons (Filippo and Michael).
Thank God Filippo couldn't get his huge first serve in that day.
The fathers beat the sons in the match tiebreaker 7-4. Gian was so happy. It was the last time we played together.
It was fun. It was also the first time I saw my son for the man he would be. I will miss them both.
Dan Gibbons
St. George, Utah
Filippo was a gentle, tender, loving soul. His humour, kindness and generosity will stay in my heart
Filippo saw the world through the lense of possibility. Never one to judge, never afraid to initiate the most innocuous conversation with a stranger, with an intrinsic curiousity for where it might lead. It often lead to an enduring friendship which he effortlessly nurtured and maintained across distance and time. This is how our friendship was initiated some 18 years ago.
I will forever appreciate Filippo’s soft, warm heart, his gentle kindness, his abundant generosity, his love and support.
Anita and Luc, you are a cherished part of our family. We love you and are here to support in anyway we can.
Filippo... we love you and will miss you always.
David, MJ, Ciara & Alex
As much happiness that Filippo gave us, his absence has left a huge void... to honour him, we will try to live as he lived; present, generous, larger than life and full of love. He has left us with amazing memories, of laughter shared, bread broken (some exotic bread, of course), of roads travelled together and everyday adventures. He had a knack for make the mundane extraordinary; the complicated, simple. He was a gift to everyone who knew him. R.I.P. Filippo.
Bindu, Veenu & Sehej
Filippo is an amazing example of enjoying life to the fullest. I think this is the greatest lesson that I take away from my friendship with Filippo. It wasn't possible to spend time with Filippo and not laugh, even during stressful times. Thanks Filippo for helping me learn that life isn't to be coasted through, it is to be lived to the fullest. His laugh will be missed.
Brent Bieber
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