Louis Francis Amodei
October 22, 1919 - March 3, 2009
Obituary
Louis Francis Amodei, age 89 died peacefully Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 in Auburn, WA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 1925. He resided in the
Georgetown area where he grew up and remained all of his life, except for Army service during WWII, raising his family, with his wife Ruth. In 1939 he was employed with the Boeing Company and was very proud of his 42 years of service. Louis is survived by his daughters, Linda Bill Murphy, Louann Farnham, Nancy Amodei, Tina Dan Nelson; sons, Louis Kathi Amodei and Mark Amodei; seven grandchildren, Heather, Anna, Jamie, Sarah, Ryan, Krysta and Will. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1999 and his sister, Minnie Stiffarm in 2002. A celebration of Lou’s life will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 3:00 pm at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. 206 242-1787. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Louis was the sweetest most energetic gentleman at our exercise class. He was so proud of himself as he learned our names and greeted us by name with his firm handshake. He kept us on our toes with his drumbeats on the towel dispenser. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Linda, and the family. Louis was our inspiration!
Anna
Exercise Buddy
Uncle Lou – I will remember him as a good man full of energy and enthusiasm for his family, his latest ‘find’ at a garage sale, cooking a favorite dish, or sharing in a conversation. He had many roles in life as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, only to name a few. He left his mark.
My thoughts are with you.
It is with a sad heart that I extend my sympathies to all my cousins for the loss of Uncle Lou. I have many fond memories as a child having great adventures playing with Tina at Uncle Lou’s house! As we grew, and the years went by, we saw less of one another, our extended family, but know I cherish you all, and keep you in my toughts and prayers.
On our family and inlaw side, I think Lou is the last of his generation to pass. He led a long and eventful life. Sorry to hear of his passing. Hope Mark is doing better.
Dear Louie, Linda, Louann, Nancy, Mark, Tina, Heather and family,
My condolences to the great Italian Amodei family. You guys have always been a support for each other – a trait I am sure was given to you by Ruth and Lou. Although they are no longer with us, there essence will always remain.
Your cousin, Maureen Hazel Whalley Roth & family
I remember the “Famous” Italian picnics growing up,and listening to Chicago in Tinas room while Mom visited with Aunt Ruth and Uncle Lou, and of course the bowling balls in the garden! You’re in my heart and prayers.
All my Love,
Dotti
I would like to give my condolences and prayers to the Amodei family. Louis was a long time participant in senior exercise class at the Burien Senior Center. He was very popular there and well respected by all. We truly miss him and his great energy and enthusiasm. I remember he had a very firm handshake too!!!. Godspeed.
Sincerely,
Alex Lewis
Burien Senior Exercise Instructor
Great Uncle Lou…you have a wonderful family who is going to truly miss you alot….especially my mom…my mom was very close to you….you were like a dad to her but really was her uncle….my gradmas brother….my thoughts are prayers go out to his family during this time…..we will all miss him very dearly
My prayers go to the whole family for your loss.Love,Roxi
My most sincere condolences to all my Amodei cousins. I remember so much as a kid growing up with Uncle Lou, his Sunday spaghetti dinners, the adventurous basement, the famous Uncle Lou card room, and playing my accordian for him just to name a few. Uncle Lou was a very special man and will be missed greatly. He will always be in our prayers and hearts.
I remember Mr. Amodei from Boeing, and always had a lot of respect for him. My prayers go out to his family.