Louis G. Cialdella

Born to Julia and Philip Cialdella on October 14, 1928, Louis G. Cialdella was raised in
Brooklyn alongside his younger brother Ernest. He was drafted into the US Army as a young
adult and served in the Korean War. He was always enthusiastic and ambitious; he became a
licensed master electrician and opened his own very successful electrical contracting
company. Louis met and married the love of his life – Vivian. They shared a special loving and
supportive marriage and welcomed three wonderful children and four loving grandchildren.
Louis was a wonderful father who cherished time with his family. While he had built a thriving
business, he always made sure he was home in time to have dinner with his wife and children;
he never worked weekends and reserved that time for his family. Family vacations were
commonplace: if there was a new venue, theme park, sporting event, show – he made sure the
whole family was able to enjoy it. Education was always a priority, while he did well for himself
he wanted his children to have even more opportunities than were afforded to him. He was
deeply involved in his children’s lives, always offering advice and encouragement.
An enterprising numismatist, Louis always enjoyed collecting coins. In his retirement, he chose
to share his passion with others and gave lectures at the local library; his pursuits caught the
attention of the local press. Louis was gifted with the ability to tell compelling stories; many
provided elaborate and intricate detail about his childhood and young adult life. These stories
cultivated a rich and meaningful bond between him and those who listened; they built intimacy,
resilience, and trust – they were priceless. To relax and strengthen his sense of identity, he
started to paint birdhouses. This craft brought Louis and those around him great joy. He gifted
them to doctors, nurses, friends, and family. He displayed them at craft shows which lended
itself to socialization.
He was filled with warmth and compassion, friends and family say, exuded positive energy, and
spread joy, hope, and optimism to all. He will always be remembered for saying “we go from
one adventure to the next.” Kind and genuine and a true friend to all, he is remembered for his
great sense of humor, pranks, and, quite simply, making the world a happier, better place to
live. Louis was known for helping all of his neighbors and friends – be it electrical work,
borrowing a tool, or just a friendly face to say “hello”. These same neighbors and friends
always visited and brought baked goods and great conversation. He was a perfect gentleman;
always courteous and polite, always remembered to say “thank you” for any kindness that
came his way.
Louis is predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Vivian (Babe), and his daughter Julie. He is
survived by his brother Ernest (Amelia), son, Philip (Barbara), daughter, Theresa (Salvatore), and
grandchildren, Louis (Alice), Michael, Laine (Manny), and Salvatore.