Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Louis Boland Obituary
LOUIS JAMES BOLAND Jr.
Louis James Boland, Jr. "Louie" passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 after a courageous four-year battle with multiple illnesses. Despite the major challenges, Louie was a happy, energetic and kind person to all until the moment of his passing. Louie is survived by his beloved and devoted sister, Eileen, and five brothers Sean (Theresa), James, John (Ann Marie), Kevin and Michael (Pam), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Louie was the second oldest of eight children born to Louis, Sr. and Maureen Boland. His parents and older sister, Colleen, predeceased him. Louie was born at the Bethesda Naval Hospital on November 24, 1951 and lived in North Bethesda, Maryland for the last 33 years.
Louie was the Executive Vice President of Boland, the leading commercial HVAC systems, services and building energy solutions provider in the Washington, DC metro area. Louie remained in that capacity for many years and helped build one of the most innovative and customer-friendly organizations in the country. His true calling in his business career was building lifetime friendships with customers, suppliers and industry associates. It was always important to Louie to give back to the Company and industry he loved. He served as the President of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Metropolitan Washington and various other leading industry organizations which helped make life better for all those working "inside." Boland's original motto: "We are not comfortable until you are" was a favorite of Lou, Sr. and Lou, Jr.
Lou was devoted to all things Irish and to the Catholic Church. He served as the President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and as a Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. He was a long-time member of the Board of the Flax Trust and Don Bosco Christo Rey High School. He also was a strong supporter of Catholic Charities and Spring Hill College, from which he graduated in 1974. Louie also attended Mater Dei School and Woodward High School.
The most important aspect of Louie's life was his family and friends. Growing up in a fiercely competitive, and male-dominated family, Lou was a kind, loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all. He had an innate ability to find the good part of every soul he met and his memory for names, places and experiences was remarkable. Although he was a life-long bachelor, Louie came close to walking the church aisle with some wonderful women, but it was impossible for Lou to settle down with just one person when so many devoted and life-long friends were vying for his attention and love.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated privately with family. A celebration of a well-lived and happy life will follow in a couple of weeks assuming the family can find a venue large enough to accommodate Lou's numerous friends and family. Stay tuned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities D.C., 924 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001 in honor of Louis J. Boland, Jr.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Louis Boland
Chris Puto
February 14, 2025
Lou was a joyful and generous friend who cared deeply about the well being of his community. He never put himself before others, and he lived his faith every day.
Steve Levee
November 9, 2024
"Out of the blue", Lou gave me a book he'd just read and thought I would enjoy reading it. What a nice gesture from a great guy.
Steve Levee
Frederick Beseler
April 12, 2024
I only learned recently of Louie's passing and I am so sad to learn this. Louie was such a good friend whenever I visited Boland Trane. He was a true gentleman just like his father, Lou Sr. I always felt that when I left home to visit Boland Trane, I actually felt like I was going home! And I will never forget taking Louie up to the National Eagle Center at Wabasha, Minnesota, when he was visiting at Trane and Multistack. Visiting Boland Trane and becoming friends with Louie, Jimmy, Lou Sr., and everyone at Boland Trane was a highlight of my 35 years at Trane! Rest in peace, Louie.
Dick Rader
December 6, 2023
Lou was a great friend who helped me greatly in my career. He played handball with us at Bolling Air Base when I worked at Cafritz, and assisted with sales and service for the Oliver Carr Company in its great expansion during the 1980's and 1990's. Whenever we needed help we could always count on Boland Trane, and Lou was always avaliable. God Bless the family and friends.
Dick Rader. Former Senior Chief Engineer Pennsylvania Avenue Properties.
Kira
December 5, 2023
Sending so much love and support to Jim, Sean/Theresa, Eileen, John/Ann Marie, Kevin and Michael and the whole Boland family during this difficult time. I've had the honor and pleasure of being part of family gatherings and Louie's presence will be greatly missed; his wonderful, calm spirit will carry on always.
Love&Light
Kira
Rudy Ford
November 22, 2023
So sorry to hear learn of the passing of Lou Boland.
May the strength of the Lord be with the family during this time of sorrow and mourning.
Rudy Ford
CRW Mechanical, Inc.
Steve Ring
November 21, 2023
I just saw Lou´s obituary, very sad. He will be missed.
Lou was my landlord at his townhouse in Montgomery Village, me fresh out of school and finding my feet in 1978. He rented to 2 of us single guys. Great times. I followed Lou´s lead and bought my own townhouse and rented rooms to other single guys, then they did the same! Lou was always upbeat.
Best wishes to all the Bolands. Will be there Dec. 8
Sean Boland
November 21, 2023
The family of Louis James Boland Jr. will be having a Celebration of Life for Louis J Boland Jr. at Congressional Country Club from 4-7pm on Friday Dec 8 from 4-7 PM. Please join us.
Lou Spencer
November 21, 2023
Lord, in this life you embraced Lou Boland Jr. with your tender love; grant him eternal rest.
Welcome him into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
We pray that Eileen, Sean, James, John, Kevin and Michael and the Boland family hold on to the cherished memories of Lou and all we have loved and lost in this lifetime.
Lou Spencer
UA Local 5 Plumbers and Gasfitters
John and Donna Miller
November 18, 2023
We send our thoughts and prayers to the Boland family. Lou was a special part of our lives, and we will never forget our friendship. May God watch over you.
Terry
November 17, 2023
Eileen, Sean, Jim, Kevin, John and Michael--Heartfelt sympathy on the great loss of your dear brother. With love,
Terry Boland Battaglia
Jose Torres
November 16, 2023
What a big loss of a great family!
Elizabeth Boland Antinopoulos
November 16, 2023
I have wonderful memories of Louis growing up at family get -togethers and Trane picnics. Grieving for the Families´ loss and celebrating this wonderful Life. So grateful to have shared in his bright
Patrick
November 16, 2023
Going over to there house at Christmas time.seeing them all together. Hope to see you Heaven one day patrick Boland
Jeanne Lee
November 16, 2023
Sending my deepest sympathies to the entire Boland family on their loss of my friend, Lou. The world was a better place with him in it. RIP Lou, I will miss you.
Daniel Dellatorre MD
November 16, 2023
The news of Lou's passing was received with initial shock and disbelief and then sorrow, prayers and remembrances. As a dermatologist of 42 years and recently retired in December 2022, I had the honor of having Lou as a patient for over 25 years. Lou and his "band of brothers" who were also in my practice, recently took me out for a wonderful retirement dinner party and I was treated royally as a VIP with much fun, humor and good joking about past visits. Well, Lou was my VIP patient! I would look forward to his visits. He was always affable with a quick sense of humor, and we always worked together as a real team. He was a joy to be around. Even in times of trial and stress, he was always smiling and upbeat -- for him the glass was always half-full, and that spirit was always contagious to all around him including me, his physician. He will be greatly missed. Hopefully he will pray for us as we pray for him. Daniel Dellatorre MD
John Titus
November 15, 2023
So sorry to hear this news. My condolences to all of the Boland family. Louie was such a good man. Rest in Peace my friend.
David "Steak Knifes" Kane 1/9th
November 15, 2023
Growing up in suburban Washington in an equally large Catholic family, it made clear sense to know every Boland and swap childhood stories people would never believe and is why many of the Kane are so close to many of the Boland´s. Louie was a great story teller and I always enjoyed the few times we met and laugh about Big Families inner sibling battles and fights. We always said we´d never trade it for anything in the world as the stories were fond memorable of our upbringing. Only brothers can get away with such verbal zabbings like the famed story of Lou drawing the Lobster for the Annual Boland Trane company party. So many successful siblings including Lou in their in their respective careers showed their Naval Academy graduate Father and loving care of their Mother at the helm while the Father was committed to building a notable local business must have done so many things right raising Lou for he had more friends than many others on this planet. Many people are saddened in the last 24 hours from hearing this news and I can´t think of anyone who ever said a critical word when Lou´s name would pop up.Louis Boland² will truly missed.
Joseph Vaghi III
November 15, 2023
Our condolences to the Boland family. Lou was a wonderful friend a very generous, kind person and will be deeply missed by all.
He has touched the face of God.
Richard & Susan Yano
November 15, 2023
Our sincere condolences for your loss. He was a great man.
Jamie Sullivan
November 15, 2023
My Condolences to the entire Boland Family on Louie's passing.
John Dunleavy
November 15, 2023
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
May his soul be a God's right hand.
Mor McCarthy Jr
November 15, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Lou was a good friend. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
May McCarthy
November 15, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Louie´s passing. He will surely be missed. I pray that he is now at Peace with God Blessings and love to all of my cousins in the Boland family. May McCarthy
Paul DeFilippes
November 15, 2023
Sending peace and condolences to the Boland family. Louie was a great leader to work for and a great friend too.
Terry Cornell
November 15, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephen Levee
November 15, 2023
Lou (never Louie) and I met 40 years ago at one of our many attended Mechanical Contractor meetings when he was a recent college graduate. I knew Lou's Dad through business and his Mom at an evening course she attended with me. I can still see Lou now holding a beer in his hand wrapped first with a napkin. Lou was always so very friendly with me. In fact, I have a book he lent (?) to me that he thoroughly enjoyed entitled, "The Richest Man in the World" all about DC's Jerry Wolman. I need to return it to the Boland family. Rest in Peace beautiful man.
Linda and Jim Blackwell
November 15, 2023
Oh, so sad to hear of the passing of Lou! He wa as such a great gentle man. I appreciated his mentoring for me through the HVAC industry. We will miss your smile. RIP Lou
Showing 1 - 29 of 29 results
Make a Donation
in Louis Boland's name
Memorial Events
for Louis Boland
How to support Louis's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Louis Boland's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
