Louis W. DeSimone of Needham and Bailey Island ME, formerly of Somerville died on Wed Dec 3, 2008 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 79.
Born and raised in Somerville he graduated from Somerville High in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy and later graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1963. He was a longtime active member of The Friends of Somerville High. A resident of Needham for over 50 years he was the founder and owner of DeSimone Associates Inc. of Needham
Lou is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Louise (Henesy) DeSimone, his daughter Corrine “Conni” DeSimone of West Roxbury, his sisters and brother Frances Facenda of Lexington, Rose Mary DeSimone of Brookline, Alice Stringos of Lexington, Robert DeSimone of Newton, Patricia Thiboutot of Boston and the late Frank, John and Salvatore DeSimone. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Mon Dec 8 at 11 AM in the Chapel of the Needham Congregational Church 1154 Great Plain Ave. Needham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Holyhood Cemetery Brookline. Visiting hours will be in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. (Exit 19 B off Rte 128) Needham on Sun from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Lou’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.