Louis G. Conte, 96, formerly of Hamden and Cheshire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to the late Ann R. Vernacotola Conte. Louis was born in New Haven on June 12, 1921 and was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Amore Conte. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WW II. Louis had worked for Gannett Outdoor Advertising, New Haven for over 25 years retiring as a Production Manager. Father of Patricia (Louis) Melillo and Laureen Prota. Grandfather of Christopher Melillo, Steven (Michelle) Melillo, Tricia (Frank) Bevilacqua and Joseph (Michele) Prota. Great-Grandfather of Giovanni, Joseph and Mia Bevilacqua, Alex and Logan Melillo, Robert Prota. Predeceased by brothers James and David Conte, sisters Rae DeLucia, Lillian Bottino and Julia Marchetto. Also survived by his brohter-in-law Henry Vernacotola.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 10:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, New Haven at 11:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Patty & Laureen,
So sorry to learn of Uncle Lou’s passing. Hopefully he was at peace and welcomed to Heaven by your mom. We will always remember his smile and gentle manner.
Love and prayers,
Donald and Marion
Loved him he’s in peace now with your mom
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Remembering him with such a nice and gentle demeanor! Love, Dante and Anne Tramontano
I can still hear his calm warm voice talking to my Grandma (Lillian Bottino) in the kitchen, Sunday mornings after he went to church. She was probably yelling about the price of baked ham or artichokes… He was always supportive, thoughtful and moving thru life with purpose. Truly a wonderful man! Rest Peacefully “Uncle” Louie
Such a nice man. Patty and Laurene ssorry for your loss. He will soon Join your Mom may he Rest In Peace.
Laureen and Joe, I’m sorry for your loss, we have many good memories. I know all your good memories will bring you comfort. May he and your mom Rest In Peace
Patty, so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our sincere condolences go to you and your family. He is now at peace and in God’s hands. He was a wonderful person and he will be remaining in your heart forever and his spirit will always be at your side.