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     Louis " Louie" Crocesi, age 78, Huntington, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday (July 31, 2008) at the Norwood Health & Rehabilitation Center in Huntington.

     Mr. Crocesi retired January 1, 1988 from the Dana Corporation in Ft. Wayne where he worked for over 30 years. Louis served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post #2689, American Legion Post #7 and the Moose Lodge all of Huntington.

     Louis was born August 18, 1929 in Huntington, the son of Leopold and Serafina (Giampietri) Crocesi. He married Dorothy Raymer in Huntington and she has been his loving wife for over 56 years.

     Survivors include his wife – Dorothy Crocesi of Huntington and a daughter - Deborah Crocesi also of Huntington.  A brother – Tom Crocesi and sisters – Caroline Wilson, Elda Beeching and Albina Wood preceded him in death.

     Visitation will be 1 - 7 p.m. Sunday (August 3, 2008) at Bailey-Love Mortuary.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday (August 4, 2008) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 903 North Jefferson Street, Huntington, with Father John Pfister officiating. Rosary services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday (August 3, 2008). Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington with the V.F.W. Post #2689 performing military graveside services.

     Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church for Masses in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.

     You may e-mail condolences to the family at:  wecare@baileylove.com

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