In loving memory of
Giovanni Lorenzo Luzarraga

• January 02, 2003
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• September 12, 2017

To Gino's family,
Gino's smile and happy, loving nature will live on forever. As his teacher in TN, I saw first hand how he loved his friends and how his friends loved him, and I mean everyone. If a student was having a bad day, Gino was there to take their pain and replace it with a smile.
Sending much Aloha!

First of all when I heard the news of what happened to Gino I didn't believe it, I wanted it to be fake, and I was really sad about it. I thought back on all the fun things Gino did with our class, I thought about all the fun things him and I did. Almost everyday we were called down for talking in computer class. I told Gino that he was the BFG (a movie) which meant Big Friendly Giant, and I was his midget. In PE while we were walking around the gym I would act like I was shooting a ball and no matter what way I was shooting he would say "Denied." And he thought it was hilarious. I know a lot of people say this but, Gino truly did smile almost 100% of the time. I will always have a spot in my heart for the BFG.

Gino was such an amazing person, and always was so happy and kind to everyone. Gino had a strong faith in God. He was really fun to be around he was really funny and would always have a smile on his face. Gino is in a better place now he doesn't have to suffer no longer. He is probably looking down on us smiling. The last good memory I had was when me Michael and Gino went to Dollywood it was really fun and his uncle was our chaperone. He had so much fun. It was his first time at Dollywood. He was a very smart person. He loved to make people happy and make their day and make them laugh.

We love and miss you, Nathan Bolton.

Gino was an amazing person. He lit up every room he walked into. His smile was always the first and last thing you saw on him. Even though that did not know him personally knew how great of a person he was. I have so many memories of me and Gino in Mrs. Pace's class always laughing about something. He was so proud of him family and loved all of his friends in Florida. Anyone that knew him, knew how strong his faith and relationship with God was. We are beyond blessed to call him our classmate and friend! Even though we are heart-broken we know that he doesn't have to suffer to cancer anymore. He is in a better place and wouldn't want us to feel bad for him. This is not the end this is only "see you later". My last memory of me with Gino is on the last day of school of our 7th grade school year. I remember running down the hall after him and we all took a picture together and I gave him a huge hug and made him promise that he would never forget us and told him that we would miss him more than he would ever know! The last time I saw him he was getting in his Dad's truck with Vito leaving for his house. He had a huge grin on his face as he waved goodbye. We love and miss him so much! He made a huge impact on us bigger than you will ever know. We are praying for your family!

I could only imagine the pain the Luzarraga family is feeling right now. Gino was one of the nicest people you could ever meet, he always had a smile on his face, and he could make any situation a good one. he is in a better place now and he is no longer suffering. Gino you will be greatly missed.

Giovanni would not want us to be sad and he wouldn't want us to cry. He would want us to be happy. So don't be sad, he is better off than everyone still on earth.

I am so sorry for your loss! Gino meant the world to me and everyone else around him. Gino was someone that everyone loved and knew. He always knew how to cheer me up and make me laugh. We are blessed to have been able to spend a year of his life with him. I am praying for your family during this difficult time and we will NEVER forget the impact that Gino made on our lives.

I have find memories of Giovanni in music. He was a delightful young man with a beautiful smile. A true gentleman. I will remember him as a gentle soul.