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GIRARD -- Louis "Lucky Lou" DelBene, 83, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.
Born Aug. 15, 1940, at home in the Briar Hill area of Girard, to Louis Sr. and Josephine DelBene, he attended The Rayen High School and Girard High School, shaping the foundation for his future endeavors.
During his remarkable career, Louis spent two decades each at Allied Metals and Autumn Hills. Besides his employment, he ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing his floor cleaning company.
Louis was a member of Trumbull Moose Lodge 186 and the Girard Eagles.
A man of diverse interests, Louis found joy in scuba diving around the world and enjoyed playing the lottery. He was loved by everybody he met but had a small group of great friends.
Louis leaves behind a cherished legacy and is survived by a loving family: son, Louis DelBene of Kent; daughter, Michelle (Tom) Mazzella of Liberty; son, Michael (Fran) DelBene of McDonald; sister, Cecilia Flaviani of Liberty; brother, Joseph DelBene of McDonald; and four grandsons.
Along with his parents, Louis was preceded in death by Phyllis DelBene, with whom he spent 27 years and raised a family.
Calling hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send any expressions of sympathy to the family.
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