Louie Salvatore Scalzo

Born in Seattle, WA to Italian immigrant parents Antonette and Antonio Scalzo, living his early years in Rainier Valley and Beacon Hill. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1944 and immediately went to work at Boeing, assembling both B-17 and B-29 bombers. At wars end, he moved on to Northwest Construction performing a variety of duties but eventually working in concrete paving of municipal, state, interstate & airport projects where he worked until retirement in 1990.

He met and married Florence Carlo in 1952 and built a home on Mercer Island where they remained throughout their lives. Louie & Flo raised three children and made many friends over the years through the numerous activities at St Monica’s Church of which they were founding members. Louie enjoyed time with his grandchildren and was a dedicated fan of their various sporting events. In his later years, he enjoyed his five great grandchildren at family gatherings. Louie and Flo made several trips to Europe and travelled extensively in the United States. They spent many seasons in Arizona at Seattle Mariner spring training as Louie was devoted fan since their inception. Louie enjoyed spending time with family during birthdays, holidays, spontaneous gatherings, and hosting Seafair weekend at his home. He was a regular for coffee out with his friends, Mariners baseball games and maintaining his yard, especially roses and tomatoes.

Louie will be deeply missed and always remembered for his bone-crushing handshake. Louie is preceded in death by his wife Florence in 2020 and survived by his son’s Gerry (Sheri), Gene (Lee-Norah), and daughter Ginny. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:00am at St. Monica’s Catholic Church on Mercer Island with reception to follow.