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Louis Camerota Obituary

Louis Mario Camerota

Wilmington - Louis Mario Camerota, age 82, of New Castle, formerly of Gibbstown, NJ, died July 20, 2019.

Louis graduated from Paulsboro High School in 1955 and Drexel Institute of Technology in 1965. He spent 3 years in the US Army with the 11th Airborne where he made 18 jumps before being honorably discharged in 1958. Louis taught at Highland Regional H.S. for nearly 30 years. He enjoyed photography, especially weddings and nature. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast, and loved going to Daytona, Sturgis, and Laconia. Louis was an accomplished sporting clay, trap, and skeet shooter.

Louis was married to Gail (Minghetti) Camerota. He is survived by his brother Pete (Joy), and two nieces Laura and Wendy. All services will be private.

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Published by The News Journal on Jul. 28, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Camerota

16 Entries

Danielle Gorman

December 26, 2019

He was my algebra teacher in high school, he was a friend to me and my family. He took our family portraits for us. I saw him a couple years ago and we had a nice talk. He was a fantastic human being and will be missed always

Stuart Field

October 9, 2019

My deepest sympathies to all of Lou's family and friends.

I knew Lou Camerota for over 50 years. I joined the Highland Camera Club sometime during my Sophomore year and we stayed in touch to varying degrees for all the years since. About 12-15 years ago we started to get in touch more often, usually over discussions about photography. Over the years I met Gail a few times, more in the more recent years. I kept in touch with them and went to visit a few times and I would see them if they came up here.
I last talked to Lou late last Winter. We ended the call agreeing to get together sometime in the nicer weather this Spring or Summer.

Lou was one of those teachers who never judged a kid on reputation or looks. He treated us all equally and fairly. I never had a class of his but he was my mentor for my Photography hobby. Something that has given me a lot of pleasure and opportunity thru all my adult life.

Kent Brittain Class of '73

September 7, 2019

I had to take his Geometry class twice and the second time my sister Terry was in the class with me. He put up with our nonsense without even breaking a sweat. Great teacher. RIP Mr. Camerota.

Pat Parnell McAnear

August 23, 2019

One of the very best teachers I had during my years (1967-1971) at Highland Regional High School. He was also a great person. He will be missed.

David Smith. Class of 78

August 21, 2019

Good man. Was my teacher at Highland freshman year. Enjoyed his teaching because he was very down to earth. My condolences to his family.

Anna Burke-Marino

August 21, 2019

Mr Camerota was a fabulous teacher. He was kind and very patient with his students. He was my Algebra teacher in the 70's and also was my photographer at my wedding. A very special man! May he and his wife Rest In Peace!

Anthony Jennetta Highland Class Of 78

August 21, 2019

My deepest Condolances to The Whole Camerota Family in their great time of losses..

Susan Filderman Roche

August 19, 2019

Sorry to hear of his passing. I had him for algebra at Highland Highschool back in the early 70'S. Enjoyed his class. I still have two photos that he took of me. One was at our Powder Puff football game in which I played in. Great memories.
Susan Filderman Roche
Glastonbury, CT

Dean Marzullo

August 18, 2019

I was a student at Highland High (1973-1977) and had Mr. Camerota as my math teacher. I enjoyed his class and I believe that he enjoyed us as well. He was a popular teacher.

MARGARET JACKSON

August 3, 2019

All of us who taught at Highland when Lou was there.
will miss him. He was a respected educator, a multi talented individual and a very interesting and engaging person. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Reginald Zimmerman

August 1, 2019

Lou became a customer of mine about 7 years ago. I run a computer repair shop near him and he came in flummoxed by a sound issue. Lou was very hard of hearing and not overly computer savvy. Gail was with him on that first visit, a very sweet and obviously a very patient woman. Well, after a few minutes of discovering he was nearly deaf and finding the problem with his laptop we were both startled by full volume Steppenwolf blaring out of the speakers. Gail just laughed, other customers jumped.

From that day forward Lou was a regular customer. A very regular customer. I made many trips to his house, he made many more to the store. He became a friend over the past seven years. He could always laugh at himself when it was something dumb and didn't get upset when I laughed as well.

He told lots of stories as I worked, I got to learn how to load a reel-to-reel tape deck and listen to music he'd recorded 40 years ago. His house is devoted to his photography and Gail features prominently in them.

The two were an endearing couple, even to the end. Lou will always be a happy memory for me and he has provided stories I will always tell to others.

I've been blessed to have known the two of them, I will keep their memories alive in my heart and everywhere else I am able.

Clint & Margie Farrell

July 29, 2019

So sorry to hear about Lou & Gail. Both of us were colleagues of Lou at Highland. He was our wedding photographer. He would stop in to see us at Highland and Timber Creek after he retired. We will always remember him as an artist, car enthusiast, and friend. We send our deepest condolences to both families.

Frank Dodson

July 28, 2019

I was a colleague of Lou at Highland High School.
He was a fine teacher, a man of many interests, and a good friend. Frank Dodson

Gayle Butler

July 27, 2019

My sincere condolences on your loss. He was a colleague of mine at Highland for many years and he was the photographer for my daughter's wedding a number of years ago.

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