Louis Robert Maurizzio

Louis R. Maurizzio (Lou or Louie) of Otisville, N.Y. joined the angels to work for God on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Westchester Medical Center after a short illness. He was comforted by his loving wife Angel, his loving daughter and son, Jodi and Todd. Lou was 78 years young. The son of the late Joseph Maurizzio, Sr. and Dorothy (McNamee) Maurizzio, Louie was born on July 19, 1944, in Middletown, N.Y. He graduated from Middletown High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Lou had a career as a builder, a manager and most recently, supervising inspector for a local engineering firm. While always hard-working, Lou also always enjoyed being among family and friends. He was continually found to be helping someone, somewhere, do something, or teaching them how. Lou never met a stranger. If you didn’t know him when you came in, you were friends when you left. He treated everyone with equal respect. The children loved him. He had a “way” about him, a sense of humor, a winning smile, and those baby blue eyes that could show love, displeasure, or a mischievous, playful nature. He was very versatile. He liked a good cup of coffee, a cold beer, or a glass of milk. He knew how to cook and loved Italian food. Although, he prepared a delicious corned beef and cabbage. He helped in the kitchen, he would sweep the floor, organize a closet, make a bed, or work outside. His favorite number was 13. His cool car, an Acura TLX (always liked cool cars). His cool ‘2- wheeler’ – a Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle. Lou & Angel liked to travel near or far. Over the years, together, they traveled to Niagara Falls, Disneyland, California, Las Vegas, Ireland and Ghana, West Africa. Angel will always cherish their Sunday ‘rides to nowhere’. Just get in the car, choose a direction, and see where it takes you. Of course, also, fun times with their children and their grandchildren, whenever and wherever. Angel’s memories of Christmas’ and St. Patrick’s Days’ especially, will always be remembered. He liked rock and roll music. Lou and Angel won a dance contest once! Angel & Lou, Louie & I, We…. Lou & Angel had an everlasting love. Lou was dedicated to do his best at whatever he was asked or chose to do, which became many positions in life. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather (a.k.a. Super Hero), brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a protector and giver. Lou served recently as: Captain of the Otisville Fire Police/Vice President, VFW Commander of Otisville Post 5497, Otisville Lions Club member- elected two-year President – awarded the highest honor, the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award for his longtime service and friendship. “He never said no when asked to help. He was the kind of community servant that every group hopes to attract,” said Ed Budd, a 20-year Middletown Lion. Lou was an overwhelming favorite of the membership to receive the recognition and plaque, the distinction is significant because it is an honor awarded by others. He was a lifetime member of the McQuoid Engine & Ladder Company and a lifetime member of the Middletown B.P.O. E. Elks #1097. Lou was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, served as an usher and organized several large fundraisers – one being the sausage and peppers booth for 32 years at the Otisville Country Fair. He was also a Little League Coach also for his son, daughter, and grandson. Lou was a past Mayor of the Village of Otisville for seven years. He was a past Village of Otisville Trustee. He was a former Otisville Building Inspector, a former Otisville/Town of Mt. Hope Police Commissioner and worked as a Democratic Field Technician of Voting Machines for the Orange County Board of Elections for several years. Lou will be missed terribly by many, remembered often, and loved forever. Survivors include his loving wife and friend of 56 years, Angel, their loving children who made him proud, and refer to him as one of their best friends (BFF), daughter Jodi (daddy’s little girl-forever) and Todd (wife Dawn), their beloved grandchildren, Nicholas, Samantha, and Alex. Also surviving are two brothers, Frank (wife Sue) and Vito (wife Amy), several nieces, nephews, cousins, their granddogs Molly, Daisy, and Georgia and grandcats Jeter, Misty, Jack, and Cali. Lou was predeceased by his parents, Joseph, Sr. and Dorothy, his infant sister Patricia Dale, and his brother, Joseph Jr. Visitation will be on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Martinez-Morse Funeral Home, 33 Railroad Ave. Middletown, N.Y. 10940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. on Highland Ave, Otisville, N.Y. Burial will be at a future date. There will be a Firematic service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24th at Martinez-Morse Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers: Please consider donating in Lou’s name to Otisville VFW Post 5497 or Otisville Fire Company. A celebration of life will follow Mass on Saturday at Otisville Fire Company.

Louis Robert Maurizzio

July 19, 1944 - February 13, 2023