Louis Mando

Louis Mando Louis Mando, 94, joined his wife Virginia, on Sunday, May 31, 2009. Born in Erie on November 19, 1914, he was a son of the late Sam and Rose (Fiorita) Mando. He attended Central High School, and was a pioneer in the plastics industry since 1934, working at the Erie Resistor Corporation. He owned “Louis’ Ice Cream Bar” in Franklin Terrace in the late 40’s to early 50’s. Louis did carpenter work for various companies, and was the owner of Starlite Plastics and L & M Enterprises in Lake City, Pa. He was a longtime member of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He enjoyed bowling for fun at the Eagles Club. He was a member of The Church of the Holy Spirit, and attended Grace Episcopal Church in Lake City since his illness. For over 25 years, he was a loyal volunteer at Emmaus Soup Kitchen. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters, Isabelle Gianuzzi, Lucy Sziriski and Velma Rubay; and brothers, John and Carl Mando. Survivors include two sisters, Josephine Collins of Florida, and Mrs. Jake (Ginny) Sonnenberg, of Erie; a brother, Richard Mando, and his wife, Nancy, of Erie; and a sister-in-law, Margie Honard, of Erie. He is further survived by daughters, Mrs. Kerry (Shirley Ann) Shreve Waite, of Erie, and Mera Le Rose Mando, of Lake City, along with adopted daughter, Shirley Runser Rice, of Erie. Grandchildren include Kristine Allyn Sullivan, Richard Norman Shreve, Melody Boyd, Natalie Collins, Susan Stahon, Peter Chaffin, and Ayrn Langer Pluta. He also has 11 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 W. 38th St. at Greengarden Blvd. Services will be held there Thursday at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at The Church of the Holy Spirit at 11 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Hall & Lake Ave., Lake City, or Emmaus Soup Kitchen, 345 E. 9th St., Erie, 16503. Condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.