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MP recognises life of Farmer Lou in parliament

MP recognises life of Farmer Lou in parliament
The life and passing of a Grafton businessman who has been a fixture in the city a quarter of a century has been recognised in Australia’s Parliament.
The patriarch of the Farmer Lou’s fruit and vegetable store in South Grafton, Lucio Saverio Felice died on on May 31.
Mr Hogan acknowledged the life of the man who brought his family to region at the end of the last century and opened a string of stores around the Clarence Valley.
This is the text of Mr Hogan’s address in parliament last week.
“Deputy Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the life of Lucio Saverio Felice, most commonly
known and loved in our community as Farmer Lou.
“He sadly recently passed away this week.
“Lou was the founder and the face of Farmer Lou’s Fruit and Vege in South Grafton.
“He was one of Grafton’s best known and loved faces.
“Whether it was your first time or your 1000th time you walked into the store you were always greeted with Lou’s big smile and wonderful personality.
“His children describe him as a man with a great heart of gold, always putting others before himself.
“I extend mine, and indeed our community’s thoughts and prayers to his wife Lucia, his children and their families, Paul and Chelsea, Ernestina and Nathan, his other child Maria sadly pre-deceased him.
“To his grandchildren James, Nicholas, Leonardo, and Matteo.
Lou was a true gentlemen and a wonderful human being and will be missed greatly by our community.
“May he Rest in Peace.”
Mr Felice’s funeral was held at the Riverside Church, South Grafton, on Tuesday.
There is a video of Mr Hogan’s speech here
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