Louis R. Pinto

Louis R. Pinto of West Redding, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 14th. Born March 23rd, 1925 in Norwalk, he was 86. He bravely fought a 4 year battle with cancer but never lost his wit or sense of humor.

He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Berloni) Pinto and his daughter, Nancylou Pinto, both of West Redding. He also leaves his sisters: Vicky Bortolot, Francis Connelly and Lucy Ely, all of Norwalk, CT. His brother: Billy Pinto of Florida. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. His sister, Rose Miserendino predeceased him.

Lou was a very proud marine who served in WWII. He was a member of the 542(N) Night Fighters Squadron in Okinawa. That band of brothers got together many years later to hold annual reunions and are all still close. Lou always looked forward to those reunions. Semper Fi. Sgt. Lou Pinto worked for the Connecticut State Police for 29 years. He was in the Ridgefield barracks first, and then was the resident State Trooper for the Town of Redding. He worked in the Westport barracks and finally at Troop A in Southbury before his retirement. He went on to work at Perkin Elmer Corp. in Norwalk in the security department; he moved up to Director of Security before his retirement after 15 years. Lou was a member of many organizations. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the VFM in Georgetown and the Marine Corps League. As well as the Italian-American Club, Amerigo Vespucci in Danbury and the American Legion. He was a lifetime member of the West Redding Fire Department and member of the Connecticut State Police Academy Alumni Association. He was proud of belonging to each and every one of these organizations. Lou enjoyed living in Redding and loved being out in his yard working and talking to all the neighbors that went by. He had a kind spot in his heart for animals and always has a pet or two. Being Italian, Lou enjoyed playing bocce. He will miss his Tuesday night poker group and playing golf with the guys. Lou always had a joke or story to tell anyone he spoke to, as well as a pocket full of peanuts.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10am at St. Mary’s Church in Bethel. Burial with full military honors will follow in Umpawaug Cemetery, Redding, CT. Friends will be received on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.

Donations in his name may be made to The Joseph W. Tarrant American Legion Post 100, 7 Elizabeth St, Bethel, CT 06801 or to Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, 405 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810.