She was born January 7, 1924 in Brookland, Pa. (Potter County) to Edna Redner Flamini and Ernesto Flamini. On May 10, 1942, she married Robert "Bob" S. McCullough in Wellsville, N.Y. During World War II, she served her country as a "Rosie the Riveter." After the war, when Bob returned from serving in the U.S. Army, they lived in Petersburg, Va., then eventually moved home to Whitesville, N.Y. They bought a brick building called, simply, "The Brick," which housed the Capri Restaurant, a movie theater, garage and apartments.
Louise had a huge personality and believed women could do anything as well as men. She was a woman before her time, owning and managing the Capri Restaurant and raising five children. She continued to manage the restaurant after selling it to Peg and D.H. Rumsey, who changed the name to "The Cow Palace." It continued as a popular, local gathering place in the heart of dairy country. During this time, she also managed the office at the Rumsey's Cattle Auctions and the Wellsville Hotel. She later moved to Buffalo, N.Y. and managed diners inside W.T.Grant stores for several years before taking a position as Director of Housekeeping at Buffalo Hospital. Louise lived in Buffalo for approximately ten years and had a happy, long-term relationship with Alfonso Ferris. Following his death, she moved to Rochester, N.Y. and worked at Rochester Friendly Home as Director of Housekeeping. Upon her retirement in 1989, she spent much of her time traveling the East Coast, visiting her children and grandchildren. Louise eventually settled in Delray Beach, Fl. There, she met Hy Winters, whom she loved dearly. They celebrated a twelve-year relationship that touched and inspired those around them. They kept up a vigorous social schedule centered around ballroom dancing and dining with friends. When Hy passed away in 2019, Louise moved to Paris, Tenn.
Louise was an outgoing person and had many, many friends. She loved her family and the Catholic Church. Having lived through the depression, Louise was extremely resourceful. She was an excellent seamstress, and could make something from nothing, from castaways that others considered useless. Her interests included traveling, making jewelry, cooking big family dinners, as well as shopping – and, she was always up for a new pair of shoes.
Louise was predeceased by her parents, Ernesto and Edna; brother Victor Flamini; granddaughter-in-law Lara Stebbins, and great granddaughter Morgan Stebbins. She is survived by her sister, Lillian Schrader of Wellsville, N.Y.; sons, Robert Vincent McCullough and Terrance Ernest McCullough, both of Paris, Tenn.; daughters, Lynne (Randy) Stanley of Petersburg, Va., Janet Lisa Davis of Paris, Tenn., and Regina Hall of Mechanicsville, Md.; grandchildren, Risha Stebbins (Daryl Allen) and Michael (Liz) Stebbins, both of Petersburg, Va., Audrey (Mike) Buoniconti of Newburg, Md., as well as Joseph Hall (Andrea Davis) and Alexander Hall, both of Mechanicsville, Md.; nine great grandchildren: Olive, Gifford, Olivia, Charlotte "Charlie," Sofie, Kara, Michael, Bentley, and Gabriella "Gabby;" many nieces and nephews in and around Wellsville, N.Y.; and, Terry Jamison, who is like a daughter.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 5:00 P.M. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1210 East Wood Street, Paris, Tenn. 38242. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Louise’s memory to Holy Cross Catholic Church at the address above, or to the charity of your choice.
A life celebration is planned for June 2021 in Wellsville, N.Y.
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