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Luigi Magri was born in San Giovanni
in Galdo, Province of Campobasso, Italy.
At age 18, the dream of immigrating to Canada
was very appealing. Therefore, in June 1948, Luigi, his father Arturo,
and his brother Domenico, left beautiful Italy to immigrate to Canada,
where they hoped to realize their dreams.
Upon landing in Canada, they traveled to Leamington, Ontario
to join their uncle, Michele Magri, and his family. Uncle Michele
owned a big farm, where Luigi’s family worked for two
years. In the 50s, people worked on the farm for 50 cents an
hour
In January 1949, Luigi's mother, brother Antonio, and sister Giovannina
joined the family in Leamington to pursue their future together.
A few years later all the family moved to
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P11538 - Courtesy of
Courtesy of Luigi and Assunta Magri
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P11539 - Courtesy of
Courtesy of Luigi and Assunta Magri
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Windsor, where Luigi married
Assunta Timperio, in 1952.
In the 50s and 60s, Luigi’s difficulties were becoming very
serious, until one day in 1967 he joined his cousin, Antonio Magri,
the founder and the owner of Roma Tile (located at the time at
Campbell and Tecumseh).
After several years of partnership Antonio decided to sell his
share of the company. In 1977, Luigi’s sons, Arthur and Robert,
having completed their studies, were eager to work with their father.
From then on, Roma Tile changed its name to Windsor Roma Tile Carpet
One, moving to its new location at 2577 Howard Avenue in Windsor,
where today an ever increasing business is carried on with vast
selections of carpets, tiles, marble, granite and building material.
In 1984, Luigi decided to relinquish the business responsibility
to his sons, Arthur and Robert, who, with their ability, honesty
and courage, have maintained an atmosphere of respect, esteem and
high credit for Roma Tile Carpet One. |
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