Louis A. "Lou" DiPaolo

January 7, 1934 - January 18, 2021

Louis A. DiPaolo, Sr, 87 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Monday, January 18, 2021 in the Wheeling Hospital. He was born January 7, 1934 in Bellaire, Ohio son of the late E. Louis and Mary Sarra DiPaolo.

Lou was the retired plant manager for Satralloy in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a Catholic by faith, member of the Sons of Italy Lodge 754 Bellaire, Ohio and the Belmont Hills Country Club. He graduated from St. John Central High School and West Liberty State College and served in the US Army during the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Grace Nickerson and Teresa Fabry.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra Tucker DiPaolo, three children, Michelle (Ronald) Matella of Lake Worth, Florida, Louis A. (Shelly) DiPaolo of Tallahasse, Florida and Francine (Michael) Sadowski of Florence, Montana. Also eight grandchildren, Matthew Matella, Andrew (Laura) Matella, Maggie Matella, Christian (Ashlee) DiPaolo, Nathaniel DiPaolo, Ryan Sadowski, Alyssa (Dan) Daley and Aaron (Paige) Sadowski, seven great grandchildren, Joseph, Emily, Olivia, Avery, Savannah, Clara and Ellie and several nieces and nephews.

Private visitation will be held at the convenience of the family. Private funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio with Fr. Daniel Heusel officiating. The family invites the public to view the virtual services by CLICKING HERE. Entombment in the Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Wounded Warrior Project by CLICKING HERE or to Boys Town by CLICKING HERE You can also visit TMCFunding.com.

Share your thoughts and memories with Lou’s family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com.

Service Information

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Time: 1:00 pm

Location:

Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bellaire Chapel

441 37th Street

Bellaire, OH 43906

740-676-1611 | Map

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Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Location:

Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel

Pleasant Grove, OH

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Jackie loeber posted on 1/22/21

Sandy, I am so sorry for you loss. I am her for you anytime. Hugs

Bob Yeager posted on 1/22/21

From all of your friends at Howard Long Wellness Center. You were a bright face with a warm smile and will be missed by all of your friends. Bob,Jack, Chick,Larry Dave and Debbie

Jim & Barb Circosta posted on 1/21/21

Lou may you Rest In Peace. Our sympathy goes out to Sandy and family. Going to miss my golfing buddy a lot.

Debbie (Knutsen) Kent posted on 1/21/21

Louie, I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. May the good memories hold you up during this difficult time and may you dad rest in peace. Much love friend, Deb (Knutsen) Kent

Don East posted on 1/21/21

So long old friend

Jim and Tina Busack posted on 1/21/21

Our condolences to Sandy and the entire family. I always admired Lou and enjoyed running into him from time to time. We would talk about our parents and grandparents and South Bellaire. Lou was top quality and will be greatly missed. May he Rest In Peace.

sugar imbroscio posted on 1/20/21

When you lose your best friend, it feels like a piece of your life is suddenly gone.

Sam Hanasky posted on 1/20/21

Prayers for the family, may Lou Rest In Peace and enjoy golf and poker in Heaven.

Lynn Grammer posted on 1/20/21

So sorry for the loss of your dad. Louie it was so fun getting the pictures of our fathers when we were at our reunion. Love and Prayers to all.

Dan & Cheryl Tucker posted on 1/20/21

Rest In Peace Lou! Love, Dan & Cheryl

Jacqueline Caraballo-Hoang posted on 1/20/21

My sincere sympathy to the entire family for your HUGE loss.

Joe and Mary DeGenova posted on 1/20/21

Lou was a great son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. May he rest in peace.

David A. Blanks posted on 1/20/21

Lou, so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

Emily Lazzaro posted on 1/19/21

My deepest condolences to you all.

Kathryn Beckerman Illuzzi posted on 1/19/21

Michelle I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Louis Martin posted on 1/19/21

I remember Lou as a hood man who loved life and enjoyed living. He was a gentleman and a good listener. He loved his family and his wife. He was a great man. He will be missed.

Dave Hotlosz posted on 1/19/21

RIP Lou I know you will be missed by my cousins and the rest of the family my condolences to all of you

Wayne Wiethe ,Marisa Wiethe posted on 1/19/21

To the Family of Lou DiPaolo, our sincere condolences and prayers go out to you on the loss of your father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. He loved you all dearly and I am sure enjoyed the time he spent with you .Love, Wayne & Marisa Wiethe

Chris & Ellen Wiethe posted on 1/19/21

Louie, Shelly, Christian, & Nathaniel, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Judy Butler Bruney posted on 1/19/21

Sandy - I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and Prayers are with you and the family.

Rod & Cindy Yanen posted on 1/19/21

Our deepest sympathy & condolences & love to Sandy & family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lou enjoyed life & was loved by so many & always enjoyed a good game of golf & I have many wonderful memories. A good friend, who will always be remembered in our hearts. Forever in our prayers with love. We will miss you dearly Lou.. God Bless!!! Rod & Cindy Yanen

Christopher & Samantha (Wiethe) Spartz posted on 1/19/21

We are very sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers for comfort, peaceful memories, and much love. Our thoughts are with you.

Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum posted on 1/19/21

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Louis A. Dipaolo, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Louis A. Dipaolo, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

Fred and Marsha Hindman posted on 1/18/21

Our love, prayers and condolences for Sandy and family. May God bless you and keep you close through this difficult time.

Mont, Kelly, Caden, Taylor, & Aaron posted on 1/18/21

We love you Uncle Lou.

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