On October 1, 2021, Louis Tolerico, Sr.; devoted father of Maria Ruszala and husband Matthew, Felicia Tolerico and partner Brian Nafzinger, and the late Louis Tolerico, Jr.; loving grandfather of Shayna Tolerico Baldwin and husband Chris and Leah Ruszala and partner Greg Stritmater; great-grandfather of Chris, Jr., Madison, Shawn Louis, and the late Justin Storm Baldwin; dear brother of the late Janet Grayeski, Anthony, James, Phillip, Hubert, Joseph and Raymond Tolerico. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Louis R Tolerico was called home on Friday October 1st, passing peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Lou as he was affectionately known by all, was a devoted Father and a friend to all who met him. Lou resided in Overlea, MD where he enthusiastically cheered for the Orioles, Ravens and the Eagles due to his upbringing in Carbondale, PA.
Lou was a first-generation Italian immigrant born in 1933 to parents Philip and Mary and is now reunited with them in eternal peace along with his seven Siblings: Joseph Tolerico, Janet Grayeski, Anthony Tolerico, James Tolerico, Phillip Tolerico, Hubert Tolerico, Raymond Tolerico and son Louie Tolerico. Lou leaves two daughters, Maria Ruszala and Felicia Tolerico who with support from grandchildren Shayna Baldwin and Leah Ruszala, three great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews will find a way to carry on the torch passed to them.
Lou's selfless nature and desire to help others drove his decision to honorably serve his Country in the Navy reserves between the Korean and Vietnam wars. Lou was multi-faceted and spent time with Bethlehem Steel and John Hancock as well as managing a tax preparation business. Lou was also a devout Catholic and actively practiced at St. Michael the Archangel.
Love always
'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Revelation 21:4, Psalm 147:3
Relatives and friends will gather at Miller-Dippel @ Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham MD 21236 on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Baltimore, 320 Cathedral St., Baltimore MD 21201.
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