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Giovanni Arella
In Memory of
Giovanni
Arella
1954 - 2017
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Outi

Condolences to the Arella Family, The last time I seen John was in Vancouver about 37 years ago. I was walking and sightseeing in Gas Town and John called my name, I couldn't believe he recognized me after all those years back from Cornwall School. And what a shock to bump into someone from my childhood across the country! At that time he seemed very happy. It was great to see him. We chatted for awhile and then we both had to be on our way, a big hug and well wishes and that was the last time I seen him. John was ahead of his time back in the days at Cornwall, he was a champion of women's rights back then in the 60's. He came to us girls defence if any other boys bullied us. And boy could he hit that softball, everyone wanted John on their team!! In Grade 5 John came right up to me and told me I have to go buy a bra, LOL so I promptly went home and told my mother I needed one!! Funny, it was not a put down coming from him, if any other boy had said that I probably would have been so embarrassed! Us girls could relate to John but still naive enough to not know why. I cannot imagine the struggles John went through in his life especially in the younger days in the 1950's and 1960's belonging under the umbrella of LGBTQ2. I can only hope and pray he was happy with his life and I wish him peace in his passing. He will be missed by many! So I am sending my deepest condolences to the Arella family, and extended family and to all of John's friends and acquaintances. Outi
Monday June 19, 2017 at 1:29 pm
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