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Louis Cherone Obituary
Louis A. (Butch) Cherone, 98, of Freeland, passed away Thursday evening in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp. He was born in Freeland, son of the late Rocco and Anna (Roman) Cherone.
A veteran of World War II, he entered the Army Air Corps and discharged from the Air Force, serving from 1945 to 1947 with the 850th Service Company, attaining the rank of corporal.
Prior to retiring, he was the owner of Lou's Deli and the Surf Club, a well-known establishment in Freeland for years.
He was a member of the Freeland Elks, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Nocchi) Cherone; his son, Mark Cherone; and brothers and sisters, Louis, Joseph, Anthony, Russell, Salvador, Felige Cherone and Mary Blase.
He is survived by his children, Rocco Cherone and his wife, Sharon, Freeland; twin daughters, Denise Makley and her husband, Robert, Freeland; and Vicky Petrick and husband, Edward, Freeland; a sister, Rose Mattavi, Freeland; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Freeland. Interment with military honors will be held in Calvary Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday prior to the Mass.
Arrangements are under the direction of Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc.
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Ken
December 5, 2024
I'm ken Clark of mb. Grandson of Butch's brother Joe Rocco cherone. Id like to pass my condolences to all family members.
Deb Nahay
June 8, 2022
He was a good cook
Bill B
June 6, 2022
Deepest condolences to Louis´ family. He will always be remembered as a friendly and caring member of the Freeland community. I will always remember and cherish our hours long conversations and losing all track of time at the deli when home on leave. He truly was a huge part of making Freeland, Freeland. Rest In Peace friend
Terri Corrigan
June 6, 2022
So sad to lose Butch Cherone. There isn´t a soul in Freeland who hasn´t been a recipient of his kindness and caring. And the Surf Club has been a part of everyone´s life in town. A part of Freeland died too. Prayers of peace for the family
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