Louis D Barone Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barone, Louis D., 91, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Lou will be sadly missed by his wife of 30 years, Lourdes (Lou) Barone; his four children, Marie Reed (Milton), Marylou Olson (Tom), Teresa Barone and Jon Barone (Helen); his step children, Todd Onufer and Tobiellen Care; his grandchildren, Rob Reed (Stacey), Rachael Reed and Kevin Schwoer, Savannah and Brandon Onufer & Chloe Care; great grandchildren, Sammy, Sydney and Bodey Reed and Kush Edmunson; sisters, Clare (Carl) Wittand and Anne Aaron; and sister-in-law, Karen Van Horn. Lou was predeceased by his parents, Giovanni “John” and Giovanna “Jennie” (Falcone) Barone, originally from Colledimachine, Italy. He was also predeceased by his wife, Marion (McMahon); brothers, John, Reds, Nick and Carmen Barone; and sisters, Rita Stouffer and Marie Wittland. His family relocated to Atlantic City when he was 10 years old. Lou graduated from Holy Spirit High School in 1942, where he met his first wife, Marion McMahon. They were married for 36 years until she passed away in 1983. After graduation, Lou enlisted in the Navy. He was Yeoman second-class and Motor Machinist second-class on the Destroyer, USS Stockdale D399. He served from 1943 to 1947 and made 14 passes across the Atlantic Ocean. Lou was sick every day for three years and was given the nickname “Seasick Barone”. Lou was very artistic and as such he worked his way out of the engine room by using his talent to create, write and illustrate the ships weekly newsletter. Lou was a self-made respected hardworking businessman. Lou’s first hob after the Navy was working for Howard Savell, where he did illustrations for the phone book. He then went on to work in printing with Bob Malmstrom. In 1953, he founded a small printing and artwork company known as Print-Art, Inc. It started out in a garage, he then moved on in 1954, the 1960’s and 1970’s to progressively larger shops in Atlantic City. In the 1980’s, he designed and built his final Print Art building on Fire and Doughty Road in EHT. After 42 very successful years, Lou sold the company and retired in 1995. Lou loved to party, had a terrific sense of humor and made everyone laugh. He was an active community member belonging to the Moose Lodge of Atlantic City, the Barbershop Boardwalk Chorus, The Chamber of Commerce, St. Thomas Holy Name Society and the Brigantine Lions Club. He was generous and donated monetarily to the church, charitable organizations and others in need. Lou loved all the latest gadgets. He bought his first movie camera when he was a teenager and was always filming events. He filmed the Storm of 1962 n Brigantine, putting himself in danger to get the “best shots”. He also filmed the building of the Brigantine Bridge. He donated both films to the Brigantine Historical Society and they can be seen there today. Lou enjoyed travel and toured the world. He loved the arts, music, movies, and show business, all of which he passed on to his children. He missed his best buddy “Wags”. They were inseparable for 17 years. Lou was the favorite “Uncle Louie” to his many nieces and nephews, always doing fun things and making them laugh. Lou wasn’t a fan of sports by any means. He loved playing racquetball and was unbeatable by any who challenged him. He played at the Jewish Community Center and Tilton Raquetball, where he was a member well into his seventies. Lou will be greatly missed by all. His family wishes to thank his nurse of seven years, Iryna, and to AtlantiCare Hospice for their wonderful and loving care. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Church of the Assumption, 146 S. Pitney Road in Galloway on Thursday, February 4th. Viewing will be held from 9:30 – 11:00AM with Mass to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway 609-641-0001. For condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 and AtlantiCare Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 1626, Pleasantville, NJ 08232-6626.

Louis D Barone

November 6, 1924 - January 30, 2016

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Louis D Barone

November 6, 1924 - January 30, 2016

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