Louis B. Conforti

Louis B. Conforti

Louis Conforti Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2008.
Louis B. "Sonny" Conforti, of Scranton, died Sunday at Moses Taylor Hospital. He and his wife, the former Anne M. Hornick, celebrated 64 years of marriage March 6.

Born in Old Forge, son of the late Gabriel C. and Stella Valardi Conforti, he was a member of St. Ann's Basilica and was educated in Old Forge public schools. Before retirement, he was employed in the coal mine industry for Sullivan Trail and was co-owner and operator of Conforti Pizza Shop, 1205 S. Main Ave., for 44 years. He was a social member of the Dodge Boosters and a member of the Felittese Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren.

Also surviving are two daughters. Dianne Sheridan, Dalton; and Marilyn and husband, Phillip Heuchert, Doylestown; a sister, Rose Ghigiarelli, Old Forge; six grandchildren, Wendy and husband, Eric Nowicki; Robert Louis Sheridan, Stacey and husband, Dr. Christopher Summa; Wayne Jr. and wife, Jinhee Alward; Marcy and husband, Dr. Michael Tancredi; and Kristin and husband, Peter Olanday; nine great-grandchildren, Rocco and Isabella Summa; Natalie and Ryan Nowicki; Ashley and Nicholas Marvulli; Victoria Tancredi; and Matthew and Nathan Olanday; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Demech, Clementine Morelli and Angelina Conforti; and two brothers, Vito and Anthony Conforti.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Basilica. Interment, Old Forge Cemetery.

Friends may call Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Basilica, 1250 St. Ann's St.

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Jack/Ellen McHugh/Coyne

June 19, 2008

Diane, Marilyn, Ann and families. We are sorry to hear of Louie's passing. His name will evoke fond memories to thousands for years to come.

john onofrey

June 18, 2008

hey Sonny : the pizza was always good and i enjoyed the hunting stories...

Billy Berghauser

June 17, 2008

Sorry to hear about of Louie.Had alot of good times at the pizza shop.Louie would always say "Your going to like these Puppies Billy". Great pizza.
Also the clam bakes with the Dodge Boosters.Thanks alot Louie.

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