Louis "Lou" Gerald Saffioti

Louis “Lou” Gerald Saffioti, 70, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away March 23, 2023 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Lou was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 22, 1952; son of the late Gennaro and Frances (Germanese) Saffioti.

Lou grew up in East Haven, CT with his brother Paul, playing baseball and cards with his cousins and neighborhood friends. He attended East Haven High School (class of 1970), where he was a member of the school’s swim team and played trumpet in the band. While in high school he developed lifelong friendships and met his future wife Diane Josephson. Lou and Diane married on July 12, 1974.

After moving to Warwick, Rhode Island in 1979, he attended Roger Williams University graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was a lifelong learner, with a passion for history, music, art and sports which he shared with his 3 sons. He enjoyed travelling, spending time with family during holidays and vacations and riding his Harley Davidson. He touched many with his infectious laugh and smile.

Lou was a hardworking man of strong character, committed to supporting colleagues. In 1991 while working with VF Corporation, Lou and Diane moved to Greensboro, NC and built a home where they raised their family. The proud son of a World War II veteran, he enjoyed the final years of his career working closely with the US Maine Corp as a Director with New Breed Logistics.

Always an involved member of his community, Lou belonged to the Jamestown Civitans and actively supported JDRF.

Lou is survived by his loving wife and caretaker Diane; children Michael (Weslie) Saffioti of Matthews, NC, Robert (Allee) Saffioti of Greensboro, NC and Christopher (Elizabeth) Saffioti of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Allie Saffioti and Grey Saffioti; brother Paul (Cathy) Saffioti of Northford CT and several nieces and nephews

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life & Memorial Service which will be held at St Pius X Catholic Church in Greensboro at 11:00 am on Friday, June 16, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lou's memory to the Alzheimer's Association and JDRF. Links to Lou's Tribute Pages listed below.

Alzheimer's Association:

https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=801871&fr_id=1060&pg=fund

JDRF:

https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=8892&pg=personal&px=13441304