Pierre Joseph Wilfrid Longpre

Pierre Joseph Wilfrid Longpre, 77, of Fallbrook, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2016, at his home. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March 9, 1939, he spent the last 40 years in Fallbrook.

He was preceded in death by his life partner, Denis Kastan. Pierre and Denis fell in love at Laguna Beach. They were instrumental in serving food and liquor at the Coast Inn. Pierre was renowned for naming the “Boom Boom Room” there.

Pierre traveled worldwide as a chef and later became an interior designer in Northern San Diego County. He will be remembered for his love of animals and his appreciation of fine art.

Pierre will be deeply missed by his friends and his surviving brother, Guy.

Thanks are due several folks for caring for Pierre, notably North County Fire Department paramedics, neighbors Karen and Jack, San Diego Sheriff volunteers Leslie and Jane, Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility staff and Temecula Valley Hospital.