Pine Plains, NY – HON. Louis W. Imperato, 81, a resident of Pine Plains, for fifty seven years and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Friday November 11, 2016 at Vassar Brother’s Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.
He was born on January 20, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Giannetti) Imperato.
Known to many as “Brother Lou” he was a man that touched many hearts. A wonderful husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him.
Lou dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. His last service to the community was Town Justice of Pine Plains for nineteen years until his passing. Prior he dedicated thirty seven years as a Deputy Sherriff for Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department. Early his career he was the Chief Respiratory Therapist at St. Francis Hospital for twenty years. For forty two years he was involved with security at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
He was a member of the Pine Plains Hose Company, Pine Plains Lions Club and Pine Plains Sportsman Assoc.
On January 25, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY he married Martha A. (McCauley) Imperato. She survivors him at home.
In addition to his loving wife Martha of sixty three years, survivors include a son, Joseph (Sheila), a daughter, Helen (Tim), a daughter, Rosemary, a son, John, and a daughter, Martha Ann (Mark); a sister, Susan Gonzales; beloved grandchildren, Joseph (Julie), Brian (Veronica), Carrie (Kendall), Jaymie (Craig) Jesse (Amber), Stephanie (Joseph) Vanessa, Molly, Noah, and Luke;
greatest joys of his life, his great grandchildren, Sarah, Benjamin, Karli, Madison, Camden, Aiden, Avery, Riley, Maxton, Annabelle and Ariana.
He was predeceased by his in-laws, Nelson and Mary Ellen McCauley, a sister, Mildred Tobias and a great grandson, Khaliff.
His joy was being around his family. The days were complete when he went to town, picked up his papers and delivered his daily kisses. He told his friends he carried a book to keep track of whose turn it was to buy coffee. He would never pass by a Dunkin Donuts without stopping and sneaking a hazelnut coffee and a donut. His passing will leave a deep void in all our lives but we have lasting memories.
The family would like to thank all that were involved with his life. We would like to thank all the physicians, nurses and technicians at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Dutchess Dialysis Center.
Calling hours are Tuesday, November 15,th from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM, at 7749 South Main St., Pine Plains, NY
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM on Wednesday, November 16th , from St. Anthony’s Church, Pine Plains.
Interment will follow in the Evergreen cemetery, Pine Plains. A reception will follow the cemetery at the Pine Plains Hose Company where the family would like folks to share a memory of Lou.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to the Pine Plains Rescue Squad PO Box 100 Pine Plains, NY 12567.
