Louis V. "Big Lou" DeAngelo Sr.

Louis Vincent DeAngelo Sr. (Big Lou), 71, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He grew up in Bayonne, NJ, lived for a time in Parkersburg, WV, and called Baton Rouge home for 25 years. He proudly served in the US Army, owned businesses, was a talented artist, excelled at industrial sales and was the most outgoing human being to ever walk this planet. If you never met Big Lou, you're wrong, you probably did. His skill at connecting with strangers was unparalleled. Wherever he is now, he's already made many hundreds of friends, spoken to the manager, gotten free upgrades, and is on a first name basis with everyone. We will always remember his huge heart, strong handshake and generous spirit. He was a snappy dresser, a great dancer and he always smelled nice. His appetite was legendary. His paintings are beautiful. He was a family man among family men, and his wife, siblings, children and grandchildren all miss him dearly. We will not soon forget Big Lou. He is preceded in death by his parents John DeAngelo and Alfonsina Cirello, sister Janet Moller, brother Vincent Mortorano, and sister Rose Marie Mortarana. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gail C. Barbour, his son Louis V. and wife Kristen and five grandchildren, his daughter Danielle C. Holschuh and husband Ben, and two grandchildren, his son Timothy E. and wife Nicole and two grandchildren, his daughter Helen Dillon and husband Bill, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are his beloved siblings: Barbara Means and husband Tom, John DeAngelo and wife Patty, Joyce Seghers and husband Andre, Robert DeAngelo and wife Cindy, in addition to dozens of nieces, nephews and cousins, too many to name, but no less beloved to Lou. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, LA, with Fr. Trey Nelson officiating.