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Louis Poli Obituary

Louis C. Poli, 74, of L. Macungie Twp., passed away comfortably surrounded by family on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in Brooklyn NY, he was a son of the late Yolanda (Caracoglia) and Dominick Poli. He was a proud graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and received his master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was a Major in the US Army and was employed at BAE as a field engineer and assisted them overseas. He also taught as a professor at NJIT. Louis had many hobbies and interests including HAM radio operation. He was an honorary member of the Chelmsfold Amateur radio club in the UK. Survivors: Louis is survived by his loving family of daughters, Lauren Vazquez and husband, Mark, Rebecca Bialt and husband, Brennan, son, Jason and partner, Ruth, and their mother, Cynthia. He is also survived by grandchildren, Anthony, Lucas and Avery, brother, John and wife, Susan, and nieces and nephews. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM Friday, September 5th, in St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Call 10 AM until Mass as well as 6 – 8 PM Thursday, September 4th, at HEINTZELMAN – STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, P. C., 274 N. Krocks Rd. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Grateful

September 4, 2025

Louis,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN

September 4, 2025

Major, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

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