Luigi Gino Profera

Luigi dedicated over 25 years to a successful career in the sanitation industry, known for his strong work ethic and unwavering dedication. Beyond his career, Luigi was a man of great passion and heart. As a young adult, he fell in love with Martial Arts, a passion that he carried with him through life. After relocating to South Florida, he opened his own dojo, Dragon’s Den Martial Arts, where he mentored countless students and shared the mat with his sons. His lifelong commitment to Martial Arts was recognized in 1999 when he was proudly inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Luigi’s zest for life extended well beyond the dojo. He loved fishing and boating on Florida’s waters, had a fierce love for Bocce—always ready for a match at family gatherings or at his community clubhouse—and found peace in tending to his backyard garden. He was also a proud coin collector, a grill-master at every family BBQ, and a man with a sharp sense of humor and an even sharper sense of loyalty.

He will be remembered as humble, comical, and deeply devoted to his family. His love for vacationing with his wife, children, and grandchildren created cherished memories that will last forever. Luigi lived by the motto “family first,” and his iconic phrases—like “occhi vivo” and “Don’t f** with the family”*—perfectly captured his protective spirit and authentic nature.

Luigi’s legacy of love, loyalty, and laughter will live on in all who knew him.