Louis J. Ciprari

Louis J. Ciprari, 91
Southbridge - Louis John Ciprari, 91, of Florida, formerly of Southbridge and Hopedale, died Saturday, Aug. 31st, in his son James' home in Dudley, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
He leaves his wife of 19 years, Laurel (Gerry) Ciprari, Florida; his three children, Cheryl Osimo-Cloutier and her husband William Cloutier of Barnstable, Gail Koumanelis and her husband Frank of Southbridge and James Ciprari of Dudley; ten grandchildren, Nealy Koumanelis Urquhart and her husband Matthew, Paul Osimo and his wife Katy Dika, Cara Osimo, Scott Ciprari and his fiance Lori Briggs, Michael Ciprari and his fiance Lindsey Powell, Lisa Ciprari and her fiance LCpl Matthew Logan, Angela Ciprari McInerney, Corinne Ciprari Fazio and her husband Christopher, Cole Ciprari and his wife Jessica and Louis J. "Joey" Ciprari, III. He also leaves his daughter-in-law Audrey Ciprari; five great grandchildren, Jacob Urquhart, Christian Fazio, Charles Fazio, John "Jack" McInerney and Cole Eli Ciprari and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his beloved Beagle Bosco and dearest Baby Dog Zoey. He was predeceased by his son, Louis John "Jack" Ciprari II in 2003. He was also predeceased by his sister, Nina (Ciprari) Bousquet, his three brothers, Eli Ciprari, John Ciprari and Angelo Ciprari, and his former wife Carmen (Lippe) Ciprari. He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Elia and Guiseppina (Roscioli) Ciprari. Louis was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart for his bravery on a Naval war ship.
Louis owned and operated Like-Nu Cleaners in Southbridge for over 35 years retiring many years ago. He was always active in community service, initially as a volunteer fireman in Southbridge and as a member and past President of the Southbridge Lions Club. He was a generous supporter to the Southbridge High School football team and was inducted into the Southbridge High School Sports Hall of Fame. He also sponsored many adult softball and football teams. For many years he provided a scholarship for Southbridge High School students intending to study nursing.
Louis loved people and life and enjoyed friendly banter as his family and friends would confirm. He loved his summers on Cape Cod while his children were growing up. His golf game was very important to him throughout his life. He enjoyed cooking and also good food. He liked to travel, especially to Italy to visit extended family.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in Notre Dame Church of the Blessed John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge. Burial with Military Honors will be in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Sept. 6th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Silent Spring Institute, 29 Crafts St., Newton, MA 02458 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.
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