Louis AMADEO

AMADEO, Louis 2008-02-18 Mr. Louis Amadeo, age 86, a resident of Clarkson Ave. Thunder Bay, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday February 16th, 2008. Louie was born on March 20th, 1921 in Port Arthur, son of the late Frank and Nunciatta Amadeo. Louie‘s life was devoted to his music, which led him to meet his future wife at a dance he was performing at in 1951. It was there he met his love to be Dorothy (nee Kohler). They married in 1953 and raised two sons, Barry and Brian. He was employed at Provincial Paper for 33 years until his retirement in January of 1984. He was a member of the Mill‘s Quarter Century Club as well as the Loyal Order of the Moose Local 947 for over 50 years. He was also a lifetime member of Local 591 Musicians Union. He enjoyed 23 years of retirement doing what he loved best, playing music. He first picked up a guitar when he was fourteen years old and had not stopped playing since. In the 1950‘s and 60‘s he played in all the local nightclubs. From there he led his own band, “The Ambassadors”. For the last twenty years he played with the Happy Elders Band which played at the 55 Plus Centre as well as all the Senior Homes. For his last three years he also enjoyed playing with the Elk‘s Clown Band which played Wednesday evenings at the Senior Homes. He was involved in many other activities such as bowling and golf, but dedicated most of his time to the care of his son Barry. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Dorothy, sons Barry and Brian (Janice) and his grandchildren Jordan and Katie, as well as many nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Nunciatta, his brothers Maurice, Joseph, James, Fred, Peter, Serrafino and Mel, his sisters Mary Lepere and Immaculate Bozzo and his half brother Basil Madeo. Funeral Services for the late Mr. Louie Amadeo will be held on Wednesday February 20th, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the HARBOURVIEW FUNERAL CENTRE, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Fr. Alan Campeau. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, they may make donations in Louie‘s memory to the heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or to the Sleeping Giant Ostomy Group.