Louis John Klein

Louis John Klein was born to the late John Louis Klein and Margaret Helen in Weehawken, NJ on June 11, 1937. He is preceded in death by his son, John Thomas Klein. Lou is survived by his wife, Darolyn Klein; Roger and Nonnie Garrett and Carla Arrington. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Rose Kane; brother in law, Kevin James Kane; niece, Cortney Kane; nephew, Eric Kane. Daughter Margaret Falconer; Granddaughter, Nancy Altiery, Great Grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew (Great, Great Granddaughter Julia), Amanda and Sarah Altiery. Grandson Arthur and Mary Settembrino. Great Grandchildren: Temperance and Collette Settembrino.

Lou’s great passion was traveling. He and his wife traveled the world for the last 20 years of his life visiting many different countries and continents. Lou had a free spirit and a happy soul.

Highlight of his travels was seeing Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Benedict XVI and a Mass with Pope John Paul II. He was a devout Catholic through out his life whose religious convictions were rooted in his studies with the Jesuits Priests at St. Peters Prep School (graduated in 1955) and St. Peters College (graduated in 1960). He served in the U.S Army Reserves from 1963-1967.

He retired from the New Jersey Transportation Department. He was appointed in 1983 by President Reagan’s National Institute of Handicapped Research to the Washington, D.C. Conference to examine, study and report recommendations on problems, solutions and utilization of driving products (for mobility impaired) needed for independent driving. He received a consultation invitation by the State of Israel IDF, Department of Rehabilitation. In 1987 he received recognition by the U.S. Department of Education (NIDR) with invitation to serve as a peer reviewer. In 1987 Penn State University invited him as an instructor for the Pupil Transportation Course on the special needs of pupils with mobility impairment. Lou has served on the Board of NMEDA for three terms and was a member for 25 years. He has contributed and demonstrated what a dedicated public servant can do to enhance the independence and safety of those citizens who have mobility needs.

If you would like to honor Lou, please donate to Brentwood Children’s Home, 1309 Upper Wetumpka Road, Montgomery, AL 334-265-0784.