He is survived by beloved wife Susan (nee Brunner) sons and daughters-in-law: John (Alicia), Chris (Becky) and Rob (Jane).Louis also leaves behind 10 grandchildren; Allie, Matt, Cole, Grace, Alec, Luke, Johnny, Gwen, Genevieve and Gabrielle, his brother James, brother-in-law, Skip Brunner and sister-in-law Nancy Merriam as well as a large extended family.
“Big Lou” was a doting husband, tremendous father, iconic grandfather and loyal friend. He had an everlasting influence on countless people through his thirty four years as a teacher and assistant principal in Camden City schools. Additionally, he touched many lives coaching youth baseball and basketball. Two of his proudest accomplishments included being inducted to the Father Judge High School Athletic Hall of Fame and winning the 1962 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship while at Mount St. Mary’s University. He will be forever missed but his love and passion for “La Famiglia” will live on for generations.
Family and Friends are invited to attend Memorial Visitations Thursday May 16, 2019 6:00-8:00PM at BLAKE-DOYLE Funeral Home, 226 W. Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ and at Holy Eucharist Church, Cherry Hill, Friday May 17, 2019, 10:00-10:45AM. Memorial Mass to start 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CCHS Network, www.cchsnetwork.org/donate or PO Box 230087 Encinitas, CA, 92023. Please leave your remembrances of Louis on Blake-Doyle.com.
