Louis Francis Meccariello, 91, of Southington, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at home.
He was born August 11, 1921 in Southington, the son of the late Domenic and Anna (Nardi) Meccariello. He had retired from Ideal Forging as a Foreman of Tool and Die Makers. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Louis was a member of the Sons of Italy and a parishioner of St. Thomas Church. He enjoyed wood working and was an avid reader. He loved to spend time with family and friends and loved to vacation at Wildwood, NJ.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Mary Meccariello of Southington, Nancy White of N.H. , Patricia Mongillo of Southington, Joseph Meccariello of PA, Anita Andersch of NC, and Elaine “Pinky” Stearn of PA, many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Pasquale “Pat” and Carl Meccariello and his nephew Rick Meccariello.
The Funeral will be held Monday 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Thomas Church at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southington Catholic School, 133 Bristol St. Southington, CT 06489.
For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com