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Louis R. Slaby 1941-2019

DENVILLE, N.J. — Louis R. Slaby, 77, passed away at Morristown Medical Center from heart failure on Aug. 23, 2019.

Louis was born Dec. 13, 1941, in Cleveland. He was a graduate of Salem High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track.

He graduated from The University of Pittsburgh on a football scholarship, where he majored in mechanical engineering and played fullback and linebacker at Pitt. He received his MBA from Baruch College.

He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1963 NFL draft and was named New York Giants Rookie of the Year in 1964. He also played for the Detroit Lions.

Louis was inducted into the Salem Athletic Hall of Fame and was a charter inductee in the City of Salem Hall of Fame. The Lou Slaby Arts and Athletics Award was created in his honor.

In 1986, he founded Louis R. Slaby Engineering Associates.

Louis was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Succasunna, N.J. He played in the Morris Plains Community Band and was a member of the Morris Plains Rotary Club.

Louis enjoyed spending time with his cherished family, traveling, bicycling around the world, hiking, reading and playing the clarinet.

Louis is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Virginia; his son, Richard, and his wife, Rohinee; his daughter, Laura, and her husband, Craig; as well as a sister, Joan; and a brother, James. He was loved by many.

Services will be provided by the Tuttle Funeral Home, Randolph, N.J. (Tuttlefh.com). Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

Entombment will follow at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, N.J.

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