Though always on a mission to do his best throughout his hard work and endeavors, Louis always kept that signature big smile of his, making anyone in his presence feel positive and uplifted. From his one-liners that became local catch-phrases to his overall aura; he was influential, kind, and loved so deeply. No matter how many friends and acquaintances Louis had, his family was always his main priority. He was a dedicated and loving father, a trusted brother, and of course, a loyal friend.

Louis made friends wherever he went—from his time at Delbarton High School on the varsity football team, to his years at the University of Hartford, to his multiple successful businesses he ran throughout his life. Louis became a friend to hundreds in New Jersey and across the country. During his last 10 years with us, he resided at Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ, where he was known to everyone as "The Mayor of Pier Village."

Louis’s friends and family have all expressed how positively he impacted them in so many ways, not least of which through humor, unending encouragement, support, and his immeasurable ability to love. Louis was always there for anyone in need. He made everyone feel welcome and opened up his heart to so many. No one could ever forget Louis once they met him. Why would they? He possessed a charm like no other.

While his family and friends are devastated by this unexpected loss, they will forever treasure the memories that he has given to so many—the way his wide smile would light up a room, how he walked with strength and with dignity, his warm personality, his vibrant spirit, his generosity and his passion for life.

Louis never took one second of life for granted. As his daughter Christina describes, one day he called out to her to come to the window. “Come look!” he said, pointing out the window. A red balloon was floating up toward the clouds. “Isn’t that a miracle?” he said. What to most would just be a child’s lost and forgotten balloon, to him, was a sign of beauty and hope.

Louis is survived by his sons Louis III and Neil, his daughter Christina, his sister Deborah and brother-in-law John, his brothers James, Frank and Neil, his Uncle Henry , his sister-in-law Donna, and so many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Louis loved so much. He joins brother Mickey, mother Roslyn and father Louis in heaven.

His love will live on in all of us forever.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gleason Funeral Home

Updated by : Christina Auricchio