Obituary of Louis Scotti

Louis J. Scotti, 93, of Town of Poughkeepsie, died July 16, 2008 at Ferncliff Nursing Home. He had worked as a salesman for M. Schwartz & Co., Poughkeepsie and Glenwood Clothing, retiring in 1980. A local resident for most of his life, he also resided in Green Point, NY. He was a member of the Italian Center and of St. Mary's Church in Poughkeepsie. He also was an Elections Supervisor for the First Ward in the City of Poughkeepsie. A tremendous athlete, he excelled in track, football and soccer. Born July 20, 1914 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Frank and Mary Scotti. He was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and attended the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University. On Nov. 28, 1943 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, he married Dorothy E. Dehler. Survivors include daughter and son in-law, Mary Lou and Lester Alnwick of Hyde Park; son and daughter in-law, Russell G. and Laura Scotti of Richboro, PA; five grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; three sisters, Marion Poluzzi, Viola Peluso and Carmela Scotti, all of Poughkeepsie and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, William, Frank, Paul and Adolph Scotti. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated July 19, 2008, 11:00am at St. Mary's Church, Poughkeepsie. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie. Donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimers Assoc. 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 102 Poughkeepsie New York 12601