Louis Anthony Radicia

Louis Anthony Radicia

April 19, 1931 - June 15, 2008

Louis Anthony Radicia

April 19, 1931 - June 15, 2008

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Louis Anthony Radicia
Born: April 19, 1931
Deceased: June 15, 2008

On June 15, 2008 Louis Anthony Radicia was called to take his place at the Lord’s table. No better place could be set for him than that which was next to his bride of 54 years, Marianne, who was called on April 16th of this same year.

The youngest of five children, my father was blessed with not one, but five mothers. Each of his four sisters, Lucy, Lilia, Virginia, and Rose blessed him with attributes each of them possessed, making my father the well rounded man and father he was. But, it was his mother who gave him a sense of quiet control over almost any situation.

To my mother, Louis was more than just a husband; he was her hero. Louis was strong, proud and full of integrity. Louis never took anything for granted, always seeing well in advance the potential follies or successes of every decision. Many may mark success by the fortunes they reap or the people they awe. My father’s mark for success was carved by the relationship of all he touched in person and profession. You always knew when and where the tide ebbed and flowed.

My father taught me not only to be an athlete, but also to be an ambassador of the game. He taught me to be gracious not only in victory but in defeat. Both, on and off the field, in and out of the public eye, he taught me the importance of doing what is right and standing up for what you believe in.

On June 15, 2008, Father’s Day, the Lord called my father to his side. After many weeks pain and yearning to be with his bride. As he lay there in his passing, I saw him without pain or suffering. A man, lost without his wife, a body crippled with cancer. No longer were these things present in the shell of the man who lay before me. My father’s spirit had finally arrived where the man had so often asked the Lord to take him.

In the wake of his death, Louis leaves behind his beloved son Anthony, his wife Christina and two granddaughters, Ciarra and Chelsea. He also leaves behind his four sisters Lucy Beraldi, Lilia Dignoti, Virginia Caparelli, Rose Turco, and their families. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Antonie Bañuelos and Antonie’s adult children, Linda and Rigoberto Bañuelos.

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9 responses to Louis Anthony Radicia

  1. UNCLE LOUIE, I WILL TRULY MISS YOU AND AUNT MARIANNE. I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AFTER SO LONG A TIME OF NOT HAVING YOU IN MY LIFE, I JUST WISH IT COULD HAVE BEEN UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. I ENJOYED SPENDING TIME WITH YOU BEFORE YOU LEFT AND EVEN THO YOU WERE SO TIRED I COULD STILL FEEL THE LOVE THAT YOU ALWAYS GAVE TO ME. I AM SO PROUD OF YOUR SON AND HIS WIFE FOR TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF YOU UNTIL THE END AND I AM SURE YOU FELT ALL THEIR LOVE AND CONCERN. I AM SO GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO LEAVE PEACEFULLY. GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE LOUIE AND AUNT MARIANNE. LOVE , PATTI

  2. Anthony:

    I’m so grateful you were there to care for your dad during his illness. Your heartfelt tribute to him and to your mother was a joy to read. Louie was a year ahead of me in high school. I came across a picture of him a few months ago; we were at a class picnic. A friend living in Virginia put his name in her church’s prayer chain. Louie was fortunate in having a loving marriage and a wonderful son. I’m glad I had the opportunity to talk to him a few minutes before he went to his heavenly home.

  3. Anthony, Christina, Ciarrs and Chelsea,
    Louis, and Mariann will alway’s be remembered. My sister and I will alway’s cherisch our childhood memories we had with them and Anthony.

    They will be missed!!!
    Klothilde Reischl-Van Tuyle
    and Belinda Reisch- Castorena

  4. Norma Murray says:

    I was so saddened to learn of Louie’s passing. I knew him in high school in Omaha. He was one of the nicest boys there. I will always remember his quick smile and positive attitude. He always saw the glass half full rather than half empty.

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