Louis John Ammirati, Jr., Age 90, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021, while in the care of Mid Hudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, New York.
Louis was born on May 26, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the youngest son of Louis John Ammirati and Theresa Marchesiello. Louis is survived by his four children, Maryann Stoorvogel (Arjen (predeceased)), Michael Ammirati (Carmela), John Ammirati (Mary), and Stephen Ammirati. Louis is also survived by his six grandchildren, Stephanie Harrod (Dan), Marie Palatnik (Stephen), John Ammirati, Jr. (Emma Sabini), Renee Rundall (Andrew), Sean Stoorvogel, and Angelina Ammirati, and his two great-grandchildren, Arjen Rundall and Parker Palatnik.
Louis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953-1955. He raised his family in East Northport, Long Island, and Cornwall, New York. When he retired, he relocated to Fishkill, New York. Louis was a dedicated member of Teamsters Local 707, serving as a shop steward and retirement trustee for the Executive Board of Retirees. He enjoyed helping out at an annual golf tournament which provided scholarships to family members of Teamsters' Retirees. Louis also helped to organize monthly Retiree Club breakfast meetings, in support of members' benefits and services.
More than anything "Dad," "Grandpa," "Louie," "Lou" enjoyed being with people, especially his family. He loved talking with everyone and listening to others' stories, as well as telling his own. He loved Italian food and pastries and sharing meals at local diners and restaurants that he frequented over the many years he worked and traveled. He will truly be missed at such events.
Louis requested a private family viewing. A public Catholic funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 11:30 am at McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, New York. Graveside services and interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Fishkill, New York, will be held directly after the service.
Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Community, P.O. Box 289, Route 52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please visit Louis's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.