Louis Joseph DiBacco, 90, of Bay Point, Florida was born May 16, 1922 in Erie, PA to the late Pietro and Nunziata Zaveralla DiBacco. He died Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Panama City, Florida.

Louis graduated from Strong Vincent High School where he starred in basketball from 1937 – 1941. He was a graduate of Gannon College where he played basketball and led the team in scoring for 3 years. Louis served in the US Navy. and was a director for Newsboys at the Erie Times Publishing Co. For 30 years he was a teacher with the Erie, PA School District. He was elected to the Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted in November, 1989. Louis was a part owner of Holiday Acres Golf Course in Edinboro, PA, and he, along with his sister, ran DiSil's Pizza Shop in Erie, PA.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 66 years, Mary Agnello DiBacco who died October 4, 2012. Theirs was a love story we all could learn from. He showed us what true love is and taught us the importance of family, for his family meant everything to him. He was the youngest of twelve children and the glue that kept them together. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Guerino "Will" and Anthony DiBacco and Rome and Dominic DelFuoco, and sisters Antonina Fabrizi, Rose DiMattio, Stella DiBacco, Yolanda Cacchione, Pia Jordano, Celia Perrotta and Jean Hill.

He is survived by his daughter Mary Lou DiBacco Wilhelm and husband Walter of Erie, and sons Louis P. DiBacco and wife Lisa of Avon, Connecticut, William "Billy" DiBacco and Nikki of Panama City, Florida, Robert "Bobby" DiBacco and wife Lizzette of Tampa, Florida and Thomas A. DiBacco and wife Kim of Panama City Beach, Florida with whom they lived.Grandchildren Walter Wilhelm (Kristen), Mark Wilhelm (Emily), Mary Catherine Wilhelm Tartaglione (Tony), Nina DiBacco Roys (Scott), Antonio, Rania (fiancée Thorsten Pfeffer), Cassie, Alex, Cory and Quinn DiBacco. 4 Great Grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by his sister in laws Mae DiBacco, Rose DiTullio and brother in law Frank Agnello and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in Erie, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Louis' name may be made to Covenant Hospice, 107 W. 19th St., Panama City, FL 32405.

Kent-Forest Lawn
Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis DiBacco

31 Entries

Elease

October 31, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God comfort and strengthen you during this time of sorrow. Colossians 2:2

Pete Kuntz

October 30, 2012

What a great man! I loved that man.

October 29, 2012

Nikki and Bill just saw this in this on line. We were sorry to see this. Your parentts were awesome people...DEE AND PHIL JAY

Jeff Pinski

October 29, 2012

MaryLou, Walter and family, Doris and I were saddened to learn of your double-loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. (MaryLou, no matter how competitive high school basketball was in the '60s and '70s, Lou was respected and loved by all!)

Jeff and Doris Pinski

Pamela Diloreto-Perino

October 28, 2012

Dear DiBacco & Wilhelm family's
I cant immagine what you are going thru and extend my deapest sympathy on the loss of both Mother and father. I hope it gives you comfort to know how well loved both were and that now they will as always ment to be, together. Prayers and love to all .

October 27, 2012

Our deepest condolsences are extended to you children and grandchildren. Our friendship with Lou and Mary date back to the early sixties when Fred and Lou taught and coached together. What wonderful memories we have of both of them. Fred & Marilou Trott, Cape Coral, Fl.

John and Peggy Pulice

October 27, 2012

Dear MaryLou, Wally and Family, We would like to express our sympathy in the loss of your mom and dad. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories of them. We will offer our prayers for their eternal happiness.

Jeff Quinn

October 27, 2012

To the DiBacco family, it is with great sadness to hear of the loss of our loved one "Coach Dibacco". We will forever be joined together in the basketball laurels of Erie PA. I was a member of that undefeated team of 73-74 and the City Championship Team of 75 and the memory of coach saying to me "AHH COMEON JEFF!" will forever be a part of me. May pease be with the family in this time of bereavement. Jeff Quinn #24

October 26, 2012

billy and family truly sorry for youre loss joe eisert and family.

October 26, 2012

You will be greatly missed and our prayers are with the family that God would comfort them in this time of need.

David & Star Purdue

JOHN TINTI

October 26, 2012

DEAR MARYLOU,WALLY AND ALL THE DIBACCO AND WILHLM FAMILY. WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL FATHER. WE HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF YOU MOM AND DAD AT ALL THE ST. PAULS DANCES AND ALSO THE MANY PICNICS AND WEDDINGS.THEY WERE A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE AND WERE LOVED BY ALL THAT KNEW THEM.MAY YOU CHERISH ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU HAD SHARRED WITH THEM DURING THEIR BEAUTIFUL LIFE TOGETHER.MAY GODS BLESSING BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFCULT TIME.SINCERELY JOHN AND NORMA TINTI OF SUN CITY HILTON HEAD, BLUFFTON, S.C.

DAVE (pookie) CLARK (1971)

October 26, 2012

coach Lou was one of the most decent people i have known.it was a priviledge to play for him at academy.REST IN PEACE

Wendy Chiarelli

October 25, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the DiBacco family. I remember Mr. DiBacco while growing up on Exeter Road. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Jim Potter

October 25, 2012

You will be missed! You were a great many, and treated me as an a member of the family, when my mom, cathy married bill. Will always remember the boccee games at the family reunions.

Kathy Brown-Weisman

October 25, 2012

I had Mr DiBacco at Memorial Junior High
he was a great teacher had respect for
his students.
Will be missed by all

Carol Statton DiFiori

October 25, 2012

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the DiBacco family on their loss. Mr. DiBacco was one of my history teachers at Memorial Jr. High School in Erie and I remember him well, both for his excellent teaching and his basketball coaching.

Teresa Chandler- Chatman

October 25, 2012

To the DiBacco Family:
I attended Academy High School and graduated in 1977. Mr Dibacco was well respected and was a good teacher. I am so glad I knew him. I played sports also. God bless the family and May God give you strength till you see Lou again.

steven youngblood

October 25, 2012

so sorry for your loss ... god be with yawl ....

Kara Onorato

October 25, 2012

Marylou and all the DiBacco/Wilhelm Family, my deepest of sympathies on the loss of both the matriarch and patriarchs of your family! You all will continue to be in my prayers. Take comfort that as in life, they are in death-spending eternity together in love.

Ron Burke

October 25, 2012

Mr. Dibacco was one of the nicest people I've ever known. A great coach, teacher and person.

Gwen Cooley 77'

October 25, 2012

In memory of one who gave so much. Thank you for I had you at Academy and was able to see you in action as a teacher and coach. To the DiBacco family your father, grand father, great, was a blessing to us at Academy and to the Erie community thanks for sharing. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

Tom Torok

October 25, 2012

My deepest sympathies on the passing of Lou. He had a positive impact on me and many of my classmates at Academy class of "69". He was a great person to have as a teacher and friend. He wil be missed.

jon christensen

October 25, 2012

DiBacco Family...My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.....Lou was a dear friend and mentor to me during my days at Academy High School.

Jennifer Heberle

October 25, 2012

We loved and will miss Uncle Lou so much. thinking of you.

Jennifer Heberle

October 25, 2012

Thinking of you all. We loved Uncle Lou!

Louis DiBacco * Erie Strong Vincent Class of 1941 * Rest in Peace

Darryl Makepeace

October 24, 2012

julie bellotti

October 24, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Uncle Lou was a great man. He will be sadly missed.

Pam Vogt Duffin

October 24, 2012

I'm so sorry for the loss of your parents, but their love story will continue in Heaven! There were so many things I did not know about your dad; what a wonderful man and how blessed you were to have him as your father! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

D S

October 23, 2012

Rest well. You earned it and deserve it. A gentleman to the end. You will be missed.

October 23, 2012

My Father...my hero,my mentor, my friend, your love,guidance and friendship will never leave my heart...I LOVE YOU SO SO SO MUCH that without you here on earth it just doesn't seem right!! until i see you again...remember you were an amazing father , grandfather and husband...never ever question that...love you forever!!

John Lentry

October 23, 2012

I did not know Louis...but I know his son Tom and his Daughter in law Kim. However, if you can know a man by the legacy he left in terms of a fine family...Then Louis is known to me as a great man. You will be missed mr. DiBacco. You raised a wonderful family.

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