Allentown, Pennsylvania
Louis A. GiGi Derrico, Sr., 100, formerly of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in Westminster Village, Allentown. He was the loving husband of the late Rose (Shambora) Derrico, who died in 2009. One of 13 children, he was the son of the late Biaggio and Louisa (Cantelmi) Derrico. GiGi...
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Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will never forget Gigi. I will never forget the red lobster in his shadow box and him yelling across the room "Hey curly." I remember him teaching me a few steps when we were slow dancing. I loved that guy and I love you all! You guys were always there for him and Rose. You are such a warm and loving family and I am going to miss seeing all of you too!
Sherri Mondillo
December 08, 2011 | Easton, PA
To GiGi's family, My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. What a complete pleasure it was to get to know GiGi, Rose, and all of their caring and dedicated family. I'll always have such special memories of GiGi. He was quite the character and brought a smile to my face so many times. I'll never forget the time that I brought the mini drums in and he had such a great time playing them. He played so hard that he fell asleep with the drum sticks in his hands. For 99 years old at the time he...
Tina Lindenmoyer
November 23, 2011 | Easton, PA
Buddy, Diane,Lorraine and family,
I just heard of your father's passing. I am so sorry that I didn't know because I would have attend his funeral. He and you Mom were so special and I remember growing up and being in their home many time. Please know that you are in my prayers and you now have 3 special angels in heaven.
Sincerely,
Helen Hutchinson Reichard Carter
November 16, 2011
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
Marisa & David Jackson
November 16, 2011 | Northampton, PA
My deepest condolences to the Derrico clan on the passing of Uncle Gigi. I remember the family reunions with Uncle Gigi playing the mandolin & singing with Uncle Freddie. He will be missed.
John De Raimondo
November 14, 2011 | San Diego, CA
My thoughts & Prayers are with you at this difficult time. GiGi will be deeply missed by many people. He had touched some many peoples lives.The workers & residents @ Country Meadows Building 4-2. I had the pleasure of working with GiGi. He always made me laugh. May all the wonderful memories you have help you get through this difficult time. Gigi you can now be with Rose again. Rest in peace Gigi.I will miss you.
Beth Hall PCA 11-7 @ Country Meadows.
Beth Hall
November 13, 2011 | Bethlehem, PA
To the family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Uncle Louie is my Godfather and played a large role in my growing up. I will always cherish my relationship with Him.
Bob Stefanik, Bethlehem Pennsylvania
November 13, 2011
To my cousins,we loved Gigi,so glad we got to spend time with him at our reunions.As was already written.To know him was to love him and that was so true. He is with his Beloved Rose and children now. We had him for 100 years and will miss his warmth and humor,our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Love Pam and Rose and families.
Pam Khoury
November 12, 2011 | Allentown, PA
My utmost condolences to you all. Uncle Louie was always a good uncle to me and will always be a part of my good memories.
Nephew Paul Stefanik
Paul Stefanik
November 11, 2011 | Berwyn, PA