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Louis Presutto Obituary
Louis Presutto passed away peacefully on March 20, 2011. Louis was born April 27, 1930 to Patrick and Angelina Presutto. He spent his childhood growing up in South Hackensack, New Jersey. He later met and married Ethel Odell and they spent their last 53 years together and retired in Arizona in 1997. They were blessed with 4 children, Diane, Sharon, Louis and Michael. Louis was a long time member of Wayne New Jersey Elks Lodge #2181. Louis is survived by his wife Ethel, children Diane Presutto, Sharon Presutto-Ranges and her husband Paul, Louis Presutto, and Michael Presutto and his wife Elizabeth, his brother Robert Odell and his wife Nancy, grandchildren Dana Ranges, Natalie Presutto, and Katherine Presutto, and nieces MaryAnn McDonald, and Pattie Ferraris. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel 6625 E. Main st Mesa Arizona. A graveside service will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Diabetes Foundation P. O Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312. Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel. (480)832-3500 www.melchermission.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Presutto
Nancy Odell
March 17, 2020
Hard to believe its been 9 years since Lou left his wonderful wife, Ethel, and their beautiful children and grand children. So much has happened in those 9 years but Im sure you know it all as you are certainly in heaven. I hope Robert found you and that you are still talking about your family and The United States Marine Corp. God Bless you, Lou.
Sharon Presutto
March 20, 2012
We little knew that morning
That God would call your name.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
Miss you Dad.
April 25, 2011
Ethel,
Thank you so much for your phone call. I'm so sorry here about Lou. Your pictures of Lou and your family are wonderful. He'll be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers. Please keep in touch. Cynthia Pinelli
Ethel
April 16, 2011
Kris
I want to thank you for the wonderful care you gave Lou. You were always a joy to have in our home.
You made Lou laugh all the time. You are a great nurse and you are missed.
I wish you much happiness.
Kris Cooper
April 12, 2011
Ethel, I hope things will get easier for you soon. Lou really kept you busy this past year. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kris
Ethel Presutto
April 7, 2011
Lou I miss you every hour of the day. I thank you for all the wonderful memories .
Love and miss you
Sharon Presutto
April 1, 2011
It's been so hard for me write this. Every time I look in the mirror I see my Dad's eyes. I've spent the past 10 days with my Mom crying but we also laughed alot about all the good times we had and all the memories I will always hold dear in my heart. I was always his little girl whether I was 4 or 49. I know in time this giant hole in my heart will start to heal, but I will miss my Dad forever.
Coulter Parties were the best!
Jan Davis
March 25, 2011
Dear Aunt Ethel,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life Uncle Lou. My thoughts have been with you throughout the week. Please know that I enjoyed all of our time together in Arizona having BBQs at Coulter & Hummingbird with Paul and Julie and our Intel friends.
I hope you will come to see us and the 'girls' anytime you wish. We'll be here.
Love and Aloha,
Jan Davis
ooxxoo
Liz Presutto
March 25, 2011
Dear Mom and Dad,
I just wanted to let you know how much I love you both. You truly are like my second parents. You welcomed me into your family almost 19 years ago and have showed me nothing but love. You have raised a wonderful man that I chose to be my husband. Through your example he has become a great husband, father, and companion. You have showed us all what eternal, unconditional love is. Mom, you took such good care of Dad without complaint. I know he is so ever grateful to you. I hope you can find comfort knowing that he is resting in peace with God. I love you both and will truly miss you Dad.
Love,
Liz
Michael Presutto
March 24, 2011
Dad,
I'm not sure where I should start, so I guess the beginning is the best place. As far as I can remember you were a wonderful father to Diane, Sharon, Louis, and me. Yes, you were strict at times, but I now know why you were.
I remember you teaching me how to mow the grass, how to fix my bike, how to change the oil on a car, and many other things.
I use to love when we would go camping. I loved the time we went camping in Chincoteague, Va. and we picked mussels for hours then steamed and ate them, or caught sand sharks off of the coast.
I remember you getting me the job at the Elks lodge washing dishes in the kitchen on every Friday and Saturday night for a couple years.
You also taught me the value of a dollar, sometimes the hard way, by being yelled at for leaving the lights on when I wasn't in the room.
As I got older and got married to Liz, I could see in your eyes how proud you were. When Natalie and Katie were born, I use to love watching you hold and play with them.
I wish I could have lived closer to you for the last 15 years, but we made the best out of it, by you coming out by us, and us to Arizona.
I enjoyed taking you to the Marine Corp Museum and watching your face as we went through that, even though you were sick, you wanted to see it.
I loved coming out last April and surprising you for your 80th birthday. Now that was a surprise to everyone except Diane who kept a good secret. That was the last time I got to see you, but was excited to see you in a couple weeks when we were coming out for spring break.
When I spoke to you last week on the phone, I could tell you were tired and weak, but I knew you were a fighter, and never thought it would be the last time I would speak to you.
Over the last few days that you have been gone from us, I have confirmed something that I always knew.
If it wasn't for you Dad, I would never be the person, husband and Father that I am. I know I never got to tell you that face to face, but I will make sure I do the next time I see you on the other side. I love and miss you Dad. Rest in Peace.
Michael
March 24, 2011
3-24-11
Ethel,
I was so sorry to hear of Louis passing. I have a lot of very fond memories at the Elks, also you and I at the Town.
Take care, you will be in our prayers.
Sincerly,
Barbara & Harry
Ronnholm
Leslie Ferguson
March 24, 2011
Dear Presutto Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Through the years that we have known you, we have learned through your fond and loving expressions that Lou was a great man, devoted husband, and loving father. Although we did not see him often, he was always kind and welcoming. We hope that you will find comfort in your memories and knowing that he is contented in God’s kingdom.
Love,
Matt and Leslie Ferguson
Kathy Ranges
March 24, 2011
Dear Presutto Family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your husband, Father & Grandfather.
Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Lou, I know from talking with Sharon and reading these beautiful comments, that he was a very special man who was loved very very much & will be missed terribly.
I am thinking of you all, and I am so very sorry ,
Love, Kathy Ranges-Carlino
March 24, 2011
As we read these beautiful tributes and look at the pictures of Lou's life, we reflect on the early years.
Lou married Robert's big sister, Ethel. Lou and Robert spent many hours talking about and reliving their days in the Marine Corps...both so proud to have been United States Marines.
Lou was a member of our wedding party and a good friend. We spent many Sunday afternoons at Lou and Ethel's.
We went on several trips together, and will never forget the laughs we had watching them "make a table" in Florida, or the hot tub in Lake Tahoe. So many good memories.
Lou had that special little smile that you can see in his photos -- a smile that could light up a room -- and a little laugh that was infectious.
Lou was a hard worker, a loving husband, and a good father. He loved his family so much and will be missed by so many.
Robert & Nancy Odell
Allison Womack
March 24, 2011
Mike, Liz & entire Presutto Family: so sorry for your loss - you are dear to us and continue to remain in our prayers for God's comfort while you grieve the loss of your father/grandfather/husband.
Kris Conley
March 24, 2011
Shar, so sorry to hear about your loss. Though I did not know him I am sure he was quite the man. My heart felt sympathies goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
ETHEL PRESUTTO
March 23, 2011
MY DEAREST LOU
YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I THANK YOU FOR BEING THE WONDERFUL HUSBAND YOU WERE. ALWAYS MAKING SURE ARE FAMILY WAS PROVIDED FOR.
WORKING AS HARD AS YOU ALWAYS DID TO INSURE THAT.
WE HAD SO MANY GREAT YEARS TOGETHER. I THANK GOD FOR BRINGING US TOGETHER.
YOU WILL BE WITH ME FOR ETERNITY.
I LOVE YOU. I AM SO SORRY. I DID NOT KNOW YOU WERE LEAVING ME.
LOVE YOU FOREVER.
ET
Patti Ferraris
March 23, 2011
My Uncle Lou was/is such a special guy: This is a man with an incredible smile and glimmer in his eyes at all times. I love his sense of humor and a willingness to stay positive in spite of the medical challenges in front of him. We who know/knew of him are all better people because of our relationship with my Uncle Lou.
My Aunt Ethel and Uncle Lou have a "one of kind" marriage that is forever. They took care of each and looked after each other and were each others best friends ( I am quite sure of this!). Aunt Ethel provided exceptional care to Uncle Lou ALL the time but especially in the last 2 years when his diabetes was relentless. Like him, I never heard her complain and she was always upbeat when talking to me some 6 hours and 3500 miles away. I was always left with the feeling that "Aunt Ethel has it covered and he is in the best hands possible". They are like souls and are together in spirit at all times and will be forever too.
I will miss him here on Earth with us, but I know for certain that God's face is what my Uncle Lou saw the moment his spirit and soul left our world and went into eternity with God, my Aunty Mary and my Mother and Father. My Uncle Lou demonstrated unconditional love for my entire lifetime and i will miss his voice, his eyes and his endearing love.
With eternal love and aloha,
Patti...and Jan and Maile and Sachi
Peter Ranges
March 23, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Wanda Lopez
March 23, 2011
Mike & Family: My deepest, most sincere condolences. May God's love keep you all comforted.
Karen Delano
March 23, 2011
Mike and Family -
Rikki and I are so sorry for the loss of your father. Know that you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Donna Sehl
March 23, 2011
Mike & Family-
So sorry for your loss. Mike, not knowing your Dad if he was anything like you he was a special man. Take care and travel safe.
Donna Sehl
Fredericksburg Police Communications
Kris Cooper
March 22, 2011
Louis Presutto was a very special, brave person. As his nurse, for the past 10 months, I became close to Lou and his family. He never complained about his situation, but remained honorable and brave to the end.
Lou had a fun sense of humor and always enjoyed a good laugh. Ethel and I would talk, visit and laugh while I took care of his needs. I think he enjoyed that.
During one of my last visits he slept through the whole procedure. He later apologized for being rude, to me his guest. Always the gentleman even when he was sick.
One special visit Lou and Ethel reminisced about their dating years and how he "was the best thing that came into her family". Married 53 yrs. they remained devoted and in love. That was obvious.
Ethel was the wife and "nurse" any man would love to have. She would call the doctors, make appointments,dress his wounds,cook what he wanted, give him his medications and haul him off to the casino. What a woman. What an example to all of us. Thank you, Ethel.
I will miss your man.
Love to you, Kris Cooper
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