Louis E. Nargi

Lou is survived by his wife of 54 years, Johanna Nargi, nee Kropiwnicki, their daughter Susie Nargi, son-in-law, Derek Hoar and grandchildren Sophie and Griffin of Chapel Hill, NC; daughter Jennie Aizenman, son-in-law, Carlos Aizenman and grandchildren Clara and Pablo of Providence, RI; and daughter Bobbie Carey, son-in-law, Pat Carey and grandchildren Owen and Nate of Mechanicsville, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marie Nargi. Lou was born September 29, 1934 in Newark, NJ. He attended Rutgers University and earned a Masters Degree from Seton Hall University. He married Johanna on February 19, 1966 and they resided in Roseland for 50 years. He was a dedicated employee of the New Jersey Department of Labor. He prided himself on his ability to connect area companies with new employees, and worked to improve the livelihood of so many people during his 38 years there. In 2020, he relocated to Richmond, VA with Johanna to live closer to his daughter Bobbie. Lou had a love of baseball, especially the Yankees. He was a storyteller by nature and loved to share stories from his childhood in Newark, time overseas in the army, and his favorite sports legends. He was an avid gardener and took pride in his beautiful vegetable garden and fruit trees. He was most proud to be “PopPop” to his six grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery in Ashland, VA on January 24th, 2021 for immediate family only due to Covid.