The family announces with sorrow, his death in Sudbury, Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Son of the late Evelyn (née Bryksa) Negraeff and the late Jacob Negraeff. Beloved husband of Lorraine Zola (née Frappier) of Geneva Lake. Loving father of Louise Zola (David Brunet) of Elliot Lake, Robin (Rose Dubois) and Micheal both of Dowling and Brenda Zola-Campanelli of Sudbury. Lovingly remembered by his spiritual son Father Alex Ravindran of India. Pépère will be sadly missed by his 3 grandchildren Miranda, Hayley and Lynda. Dear cousin of Eugene Gayowsky (Loretta) of Windsor. Lovingly remembered by many friends and extended family members. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691, R R 15, CHELMSFORD, Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in St-Stephen-the-Martyr Church, Dowling. Donations (by cheque only) to the Blessed Bartolo Longo Mercy Home would be greatly appreciated.