Louis J. "Lou" DelSignore Sr.

DelSignore, Louis J. "Lou" Sr. CLIFTON PARK Louis J. "Lou" DelSignore Sr. passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 while surrounded by loving family and friends. True to his spirit and humble nature, he kept his family and friends at ease while he peacefully passed due to complications from cancer. He was born November 2, 1937 and just celebrated his 76th birthday. Lou grew up in Watervliet, attended primary and secondary school, and in 1959 graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor's of science. Lou had many talents and enjoyed soccer, diving, tennis, skiing and recently golf. He was an avid Yankees, Knicks and Giants fan and defended them vigorously. He loved spending time at his homes in Clifton Park and Lake George, and with his friends in Aruba. Lou had many strengths and was a talented entrepreneur. He created a successful music business, Northeast One Stop, Inc., among other companies. He was admired and adored by those with whom he worked with and he mentored. He valued the relationships he made with so many throughout his life as evidenced by the overwhelming support received from those he has touched. He was a leader who was balanced with character, humility and a sense of humor. He deeply believed in giving back and providing for those less fortunate and those gifts still live on with his passing. He was philanthropic locally, nationally and internationally. He was passionate about sponsoring sick children and their "wishes" at Make-A-Wish. He taught his children, grandchildren and others the importance of giving back and volunteering for charities such as Toys for Tots and Meals on Wheels. Until his sickness recently prevented him from attending, he volunteered for CareLinks in Clifton Park. He was a man who put others first and was a role model to all. He inspired many and his family mourns the loss of their "rock." His parents, Louis and Rose, and his sister, Loraine, preceded Lou in death. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; children, Michael (Andrea), Gwen, Beth and Louis Jr.; grandchildren, Nicole, Taylor and Zachary; sisters, Linda Hewett (Charles and family) and Marie McGinniss (Chuck and family); cousin, Mary Zavis (Edward); along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 11 a.m., at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park. Burial will be in Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York, 1 Mustang Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047.