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LOUIS J. CHORICH Jr.

1942 - 2022

LOUIS J. CHORICH Jr. obituary, 1942-2022, Dublin, OH

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Fioritto Funeral Service

5236 Mayfield Rd

Lyndhurst, Ohio

LOUIS CHORICH Obituary

passed away peacefully at age 79 in Naples, FL on February 14, 2022. Devoted husband of 56 years to Elaine (nee: Rasoletti), loving father of Louis III MD, Christine Smallridge (Ben), and Susan (deceased). Adoring "Papa" to Will, Kristen, and Matthew Chorich, and Liam Smallridge. Son of the late Louis J. Sr. and Estelle (Apana). Dear uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Lou was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He lettered in football at St. Ignatius High School and graduated from John Carroll University where he was pledge master for Delta Alpha Theta fraternity. It was there that he met Elaine, his devoted wife of 56 years. He began his business career as a sales engineer for Honeywell. He was a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers. He went on to work for MCC Powers and Thermal Products before joining Simplex Fire and Security in Gardner, Massachusetts. He retired from Simplex as VP of Field Operations. He had an incredible work ethic and will be remembered as a great leader and mentor to his many colleagues. He took sincere pleasure in helping people reach their full potential. Some remarkable careers were launched under his guidance. Upon retirement, Lou and Elaine spent their winters in Naples, FL. They enjoyed sharing their home with visiting family and friends. Lou was a man of deep faith and integrity. His legacy is marked by his love of family, his kindness, and his generosity. Family and Friends are invited to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Our Lady Chapel at Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Rd., Gates Mills, OH followed by Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends in Columbus may call on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 4 to 8 PM at SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 5980 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, OH. Friends in Cleveland may call on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 4 to 8 PM at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME,5236 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124 (East of Richmond Rd.) In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Lou's name to Our Lady Chapel at Gilmour Academy c/o Reverend John Blazek or the charity of your choice. Online guestbook at www.FiorittoFS.com

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Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2022.

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Jim and Nancy Madson

February 24, 2022

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Elaine and the entire Chorich family. Lou was a fantastic mentor and colleague, but even a better friend. Our kids always referred to him as "uncle Lou" which indicates how close we were and how much he meant to both Nancy and me. He leaves a professional and personal legacy to be proud of, and will unfortunately also leave a significant void in many peoples lives, particularly your family. We pray for you all through this very difficult time. God bless and May he Rest In Peace. Jim and Nancy Madson

Nancy Liggett-Bartko

February 22, 2022

Dear Elaine, Louis and Christine, time has not erased the many memories of good times and help from special friends and neighbors! Holding you close at this sad time and sending prayers for comfort!

Susan Rasoletti

February 22, 2022

To Chorich Family - I so sorry for your loss. Lou was a wonderful man and such so great to our family (Rasoletti). I will always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you a such difficult time.

Roseann M Engstli

February 21, 2022

Elaine and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Lou was a great person and I feel I was blessed to have known him in my lifetime. I always remember when I brought doughnuts to the Simplex office he would always say to me: Through the lips ond on the hips and we would laugh. Please accept my deepest sympathy may he Rest in Peace.

Barbara Hopeck Birk

February 21, 2022

Elaine, so sorry about the loss of your husband. There are never any "appropriate" words for the loss of someone so dear to you, but know you are in my thoughts, dear friend.

Barbara Birk

Tony & Sharon Warner

February 21, 2022

Dear Elaine:
Sharon and I will truly miss our dear friend Lou. Over the years we have shared many life experiences together, both good times and bad, and we have always been there for one another. I have personally known Lou for almost 50 years and during that time, Lou and I had worked together in various capacities for 20 of those years. Lou was always a great teammate in our personal lives as well and we all interacted together in many personal and social endeavors throughout the years.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you, your children Louis and Chris, as well their families.
God Bless,
Tony and Sharon Warner

Wayne & Pat Baker

February 20, 2022

Elaine, Louis & Christine, Our sincere









Elaine, Louis & Christine,
Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family at this very sad time. It was just a couple of weeks ago that we were planning to get together for dinner. Hard to believe how fast life can change. Please know we are here for you in any way we can help.

Paula Kramer

February 20, 2022

Dear Elaine, Louis and Christine,
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and your wonderful family in the passing of Lou. I just read the PD this morning and learned of his passing. I do live in the original house next door to the home in No. Royalton, and all the beautiful memories of those many years are with me forever. May the Good Lord bless and keep you - Lou is and always will be a most cherished friend. Blessings, Paula Kramer

Gene and Joyce Sullivan

February 20, 2022

I remember Lou from St. Ignatius and John Carroll. He was a great guy. I will always remember time spent at the reunions. Please be assured that you a family are in our prayers. God bless.

Teresa Burdelak

February 20, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to your entire family Elaine.
You are loved and Lou is in a better place. We will keep Lou and your family in our prayers and mourn the loss of this good man.

Russ & Ginny Centanni

February 20, 2022

Elaine, Lou, & Christine;
My memories of Lou go back to 1960 and what memories they are! Being Pre-Med majors at John Carroll, fraternity brothers, introducing Lou to Elaine in the SUB at John Carroll, being an usher in their wedding, visiting across the miles when ever we could, surprising them at their 50th wedding anniversary party; and just "keeping in touch" for 62 years!
We are so sorry for your loss and until we cross paths in the near future or in the afterlife we will cherish all the memories. Onward On!
Russ & Ginny Centanni; Boise, ID

Doug and Joyce Brooks

February 20, 2022

We lost one of the good ones too soon! He will be greatly
missed as a neighbor and friend at the Cottages at
Ballantrae ! To know Lou was to know a great Guy !

Mary Kushman

February 20, 2022

Elaine- so sorry to read about your dear Lou. I'm not sure I had met Lou but he sounds like a terrific person . Remembering you and your family fondly. An old friend Mary Keefe Kushman

Candy and John Strawser

February 19, 2022

Oh Elaine we have such fond memories of Lou. What a friendly and warm guy he was to us when we moved into
the Villas. We will keep you in our prayers

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Feb

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schoedinger Dublin

5980 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, OH

Feb

25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fioritto Funeral Home

5236 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH

Feb

26

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady Chapel at Gilmour Academy

Gates Mills, OH

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5236 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124

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