Louis A. Bacchi

Louis A. Bacchi, 91, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Lou is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorraine (Schnurr) and two children: Cindy Cohen, David (Theresa) Bacchi, his siblings Mary Visco, Doris Lucarelli, Janet Lake and Michael Bacchi and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind three grandchildren: Michael Cohen, Daniel and Paul Bacchi, and two great-grandchildren: Joseph and Olivia Cohen. He was predeceased by his brother Edward. Lou was a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. Born on June 2, 1925 to the late Gaetano and Philomena (Cashera) Bacchi, Lou was a Schenectady resident for life, building his own home in the city after marriage.


As with other members of the Greatest Generation, Lou enlisted at 17 in the US Marine Corps and was sent to the Pacific during World War II, seeing combat on Tinian, Saipan and Okinawa and serving with the occupation of Japan. After discharge, Lou finished his education at Nott Terrace High School, and became a union bricklayer and mason with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #2, working for several construction companies over his 35 years. He retired in 1988, to enjoy his grandchildren, cooking and working around his house (and sometimes other's).


Lou was an animal lover and those wishing to make donations in lieu of flowers can contribute, in his name, to Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302.


Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 4 until 7 pm at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St, Schenectady. Interment will be held in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Schenectady.