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Louis Trella Obituary

USAF Officer, Public School Teacher, World Traveler Air Force veteran and longtime Staten Islander, Louis R. Trella, 83, passed away on Thursday with family at his side. He served as an Air Force Intelligence Officer, First Lieutenant, in the B52 Wing at Kincheloe Air Force Base in Kinross Michigan and later in the Air Force Reserve. Louis graduated from Port Richmond High School and Wagner College, where he studied History and received a Master's Degree in Education. He taught at Public School 55 for 28 years. His students remember him best for showing slides of his world travels each Friday afternoon, with the goal of sending each student off to their weekend in a positive mindset. During his lifetime Louis traveled to 87 countries and to most of the provinces of Canada. He loved music, art history, aviation, and zoology. He visited most of the cathedrals in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, his favorite country. He will be missed by his loving family, including his uncle, James Romano and many cousins, and beloved friends. Arrangements are being handled by Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm and from 7 to 9pm followed by a mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Monday at 10:00am. Burial will be at Moravian Cemetery.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2022.

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Yvonne Morholt Siclari

March 31, 2024

I did not know Mr. Trella, but I remember his dad while a student at Port Richmond High School. A fine son with a life well lived, from a fine father with a life well lived! May they both rest in our Lord.

Carmine Lupoli

March 19, 2024

Lewis was my cousin. We went to many air shows . we shared in many interests. over the years we lost touch. I always thought of him.

Pamela Cicio Wilson

September 8, 2023

Mr. Trella was my teacher when I was in the third grade I think at P.S. 55. I am 64 years old. He was a fabulous teacher and would draw a little airplane on some of my assignments. I remember him coming to dinner at my house. My name is Pamela Cicio Wilson. So very sorry to read that he has died. May God bless him always.

Lettie Balsam Rost

December 23, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have fond memories of our days at PRHS and the many PRHS Class of `57 Reunions we attended. Rest in peace fellow classmate.

Caitlin

December 21, 2022

Mr. Trella had the kindest soul and biggest passion for life, history and travel. He was a wonderful patient of ours. I´ll miss hearing his stories, we grew such a special bond. May he rest in peace & condolences to his family.

Christine Hughes (from Dental Associates of Richmond)

December 21, 2022

I was randomly thinking of Mr. Trella on my way home from work today. A horrible feeling in my gut told me to check the obituaries. He was a patient in the dental office where I work. I knew him as a patient for 20 years and I always looked forward to hearing about his latest travel adventures. He was a man who really lived life to the fullest. He´ll be missed by many.

ivan h campo

December 19, 2022

campo family/ wow that means 45 years ago..he was breakin forte/ sew saree for yer loss..more than family..

Susan L Salvesen

December 19, 2022

Although I didn´t know this Mr. Trella, I did have his Dad of the same name as my gym teacher at Port Richmond H. S.
The resemblance is amazing, and from what is written here, they both were very accomplished and respected educators! Thank you for your service Lou Trella

Rhonda Macauda

December 18, 2022

My children (now 36 and 40) were students at PS 55. I served as the PTA President. I shared many interesting conversations with Mr Trella. He was a cultured gentleman who shared his world experiences with enthusiasm. Blessing to have known him.
Rhonda Macauda

Staten Island Oldschool

December 17, 2022

My Condolences to his Family. Thank you for your service to our Community and Country. Sounds like an amazing life lived. Rest In Peace. Semper Fidelis.

Joan Camerlengo

December 16, 2022

Very sorry to hear about Louis' passing. We were neighbors of the Treglias from 1963-1983. He was a kind, intelligent man.
May he rest in peace.

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