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Louis J. Amabili Sr.
1929 - 2017
Louis J. Amabili Sr.
1929 - 2017
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Louis Amabili Obituary
AGE: 88 • Hockessin
Louis J. Amabili Sr., 88, of Hockessin, DE passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born in Hockessin on August 8, 1929, he was the son of the late Corrado and Elisa Amabili.
Lou was a graduate of Conrad High School and the University of Delaware. He dedicated his life to fire service, having joined the Hockessin Fire Company in 1947 and worked through the ranks to become Chief Engineer, 1st and 2nd Assistant Chief, along with Vice President, President, President Emeritus and a Director for the past 30 years. Lou was appointed the first Director of the Delaware State Fire School in 1964 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1996. Upon his retirement, Lou was honored by having the school renamed the "Louis J. Amabili Fire Training Center". In addition, Lou gained national recognition in fire service when, in 1970, he was appointed by President Nixon to serve on the National Commission for Fire Prevention and Control. The Commission produced the landmark report, "American Burning". In addition, Lou was actively involved with several other fire service entities; he served as President of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors from 1973-1980, was a charter member of the National Fire Academy Board of Visitors from 1978-1986, served on the NFPA Board of Directors from 1980-1986, and was chairman of the Fire Department Instructors Conference in 1979 and 1980. Since 1994, Lou was a proud member of the Congressional Fire Services Institute Board of Directors. His many decades of service and contributions to fire service will preserve his legacy.
His wife of 59 years, Carmella (Cioti) Amabili, passed away on August 12, 2007.
Lou is survived by his daughter, Janice Amabili of Burlington, NJ; his son, Louis J. Amabili Jr. and wife, Bridget; his grandson, Louis J. Amabili III and wife, Lacie; and his great grandchildren, Lyza and Silas. He was predeceased by his sister, Detta Amabili.
Calling hours will be held at the Hockessin Memorial Hall, 610 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin on Thursday, October 5 from 4:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin on Friday, October 6 at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lou may be made to Hockessin Volunteer Fire Company, 1225 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707.
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Joanne Hutchison
October 3, 2017
Condolences to the family of Mr. Amabili from the Delaware Burn Camp Board of Directors. Mr. "A" was a wonderful leader, supporter and advocate of the fire service Nationwide. He was a friend to our organization since our inception.
Claire DeAngelis Abrams
October 2, 2017
So sorry to hear of Louis' passing. As a former Hockessin, Delaware native; I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Lee Albright
October 2, 2017
Lou was a great guy. He Loved the fire service and what it stood for service to others. He will be greatly missed by all. May God Bless
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Donald Biddle
October 2, 2017
Mr. Amabili,
Thank You for your Service to the to the Delaware Fire Service and for putting the Delaware Fire Service on the National Map. I will have you and your Family in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless!
Rick Stewart
October 2, 2017
Condolences from the officers and members of the Seaford Vol. Fire Department and Ladies Aux.
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