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Luigi (Lou) A. Tramontana Sr., 76, of Vineland went to be with the Lord on the Friday, April 5, 2013, with his family by his side at Jefferson Medical Center.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., his family moved to Vineland when he was a child, where he resided until his passing. Lou was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Church of St. Isidore of Vineland.
A graduate of Vineland High School, Class of 1954, Lou was a loving husband, father, brother and a good friend to all that knew him. A civic-minded person, he joined Vineland Rotary Club in 1986 where he served as a board member and was a past president. Being involved with the Rotary, he received the Director of the Year Award, chaired the District Rotary Conference in 1997 and received the Rotary Club President's Award of Excellence in 2003. Passionate about helping others, Lou was a co-chair of the Vineland Challenger League, which enables physically and mentally challenged boys and girls to enjoy the game of baseball. He was proud to be instrumental with overseeing the construction of the Rotary Center in 2004, a handicapped-accessible facility which is home to the North Vineland Little League as well as the Challenger League. Lou was also involved with the Vineland YMCA since 1986, where he served as a board member, vice president and president. He was a member of The Movers and Warehouseman Association and Tariff Bureau of NJ, where he served as a past board member and president, receiving Board Member of the Year award in 1991. Lou was a board member of the Vineland Chamber of Commerce, receiving the Businessman of the Year Award in 2007. In 2012, Lou was selected by the Grapevine as one of Vineland's Hometown Heroes.
Lou began his career in 1957 with GLF/Agway as an office manager and mill manager. In 1966, he was hired as a branch/operations manager of Wares Van and Storage, ultimately named president/COO in 1990 until semi-retiring in 1995. He was later employed by Torchio Brothers Inc.
During life's journey here on Earth, it is a rare opportunity to meet a man like Lou. If you were fortunate enough to cross paths with him, you experienced his love of life, family and the human spirit. Lou spent his life helping others. He found enjoyment in yard work, hunting and golfing with his lifelong friends, especially fishing, crabbing, and spending time with his beloved family and friends at his home in Sea Isle City. "May your martini ever be dirty and your cigar ever lit."
Predeceased by his parents, Evaristo and Agnese (Zattoni) Tramontana. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Josephine (Provenzano); sons, Luigi (Lisa) and Anthony (Danielle); brothers, Rudolfo, Bruno and Edward (Debbie); sister, Lydia O'Rourke (Ernie); sisters-in-law, Rosalie Ennis, Madeline Ripley and Antoinette Olsen (Dennis); brother-in-law, Joseph Provenzano (Judy); grandchildren, Douglas (DJ) and Carli Cherwien, and Anthony Tramontana; extended family Brandon Brown; special niece, Alena (Kenny) Blizzard; along with many nieces and nephews.
A funeral liturgy will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Church of St. Isidore, 1655 Magnolia Road, Vineland, with Monsignor John Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Pompeii Cemetery, Vineland. Visitation hours are today from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m., all in the church of St. Isidore. Arrangements are under the supervision of the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Challenger League c/o Vineland Rotary Club, P.O. Box 7, Vineland NJ 08362; or YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, 1055 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360.
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Lou & I worked together @ Wares Van & Storage from July of 1972 until October of 1992-- over 20 years. He was a stand up guy in every sense of he word. He always treated people fairly, worked extremely hard & was a dedicated employee to Mike & Stan Greenblatt ( owners ). He & Josie raised two great boys & Anthony is a graduate of Drexel where is brother Lou Jr. is now the Fire Chief for the entire Vineland Fire Dept. Nice family !
I miss Lou & am sorry we drifted apart after I left Wares. Really great guy !
Bob Decker
March 31, 2019
My condolence to the family of Mr. Tramontana. May God be with you.
Carolyn Tirelli-Genther
April 10, 2013
Josie & family so sorry to hear of Lou's passing. Dennis & I will always remember Sea Isle in our younger days. Your family is in our prayers. Julie Trovarelli Pacitto
Julie Pacitto
April 10, 2013
Josie and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Am Praying for you all
Art Mendini
April 9, 2013
God Bless you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert Greco
April 9, 2013
Josie, so sorry to hear of Lou's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Pati Decker
Bob Decker
April 8, 2013
Lou, sorry to hear about your father passing...may he rest in peace.
Terry.
April 8, 2013
RIP Lou, you will be missed by all. Santini Family
Robin Santini
April 8, 2013
Wonderful man. You will be missed. Love to you, all your friends, Louie, Anthony & especially Josie XOXO
Kimi Capece
April 8, 2013
Lou and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father.
Michael & Tanya Homiak
Michael & Tanya Homiak
April 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SHIRLEY CAPOFERRI
April 8, 2013
Josie,Annie and family:
Sorry to hear Lou passed for he was a great guy and willl miss him. Our prayers goes out to you all. Rest in peace.
Jay Ehrlich & Donna DiPrimio
Jay Ehrlich
April 8, 2013
Lou...you will be sadly missed by all. I miss sitting next to you every month at the Chamber meetings....Thinking of you and your family !
Gina Biagi
April 8, 2013
Josie, sorry to read of Lou's passing. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you and the rest of your family.
Sam & Eleanor Pietrofitta
April 8, 2013
May Lou rest with the Lord.
Bob and Rosemary Buono
April 6, 2013
Rest in peace Lou. You will be missed and in our hearts forever!
Brad Akers, Karen Parrish & Family
April 6, 2013
Rest in peace Lou. We love you. You will be missed and in our hearts forever!
Brad Akers, Karen Parrish & Family
April 6, 2013
Lou and family please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We all have to believe he is in a better place and he will always continue to influence the lives he touched in many positive ways.
The Marshall Family
April 6, 2013
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