Louis Dichele

DICHELE, Louis Louis Dichele, 94 and a half, beloved husband of Mary Luby Dichele of West Hartford, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 peacefully at St. Mary's Home in West Hartford. Born in Chicago IL, the son of Pasquale and Antoinette Dichele, he was reared in Waterbury. Upon his graduation from Crosby High in Waterbury, he entered the Pharmacist School at UCONN before entering the US Army, serving five years during World War II. After the war, he moved to Hartford and purchased the Dichele Pharmacy on Franklin Avenue, Louis proudly served the community as a registered pharmacist, until he retired at age 79. He met his wife Mary, and they married in 1950, raising four children in Hartford, and later West Hartford. Louis lived an active life. He loved to exercise, walk, ice skate, and even box. His swims at Cornerstone Pool were a joy for him, right up until a month ago. Louis' faith was the bedrock of his life. He was a long time member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 10267 St. Mark the Evangelist. He loved gardening, spending hours working in the back yard. A lifelong Yankee fan, he never missed a game, and that included watching last Tuesday night's game with a smile on his face. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Anne Dichele of Boca Raton, FL, Margaret MacIlvain of Glastonbury, Rita Mary Dichele of Great Barrington, MA, and Paul Dichele and his wife Carol of Marlborough. He also leaves five grandchildren, Christopher and Nicholas Carrabba, Kate and Daniel MacIlvain, and Andrea Dichele. Many nieces and nephews also survive him, many friends especially his longtime friend, William Fischetti. He was predeceased by his six siblings. Services will be Saturday at 9:40 a.m. from the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Friends, and family may call Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.