Louis G. Bartoli, hardworking man
Louis G. Bartoli, 67, of Millsboro, passed away suddenly at home Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.
Lou was a talented person with many skills, mostly self-taught. He had a passion for collecting and an artistic side, which he used in his earlier hobbies such as painting, airplane design and later, jewelry making. As an avid motorcycle enthusiast, Lou had a passion for riding and a love for his two Harley-Davidsons. But most important was his love for his animals, Rusty, his beloved Jack Russell terrier, and three exotic pet birds, two of which he and his wife rescued, Graci, Sky and Lola, as well as the many animals in nature he fed daily.
Lou had a gruff exterior but also a loving side he did not show to everyone. While strong-willed and stubborn at times, he had a compassionate heart that he tried to conceal, and a warped sense of humor that he did not (and happily shared). He had an endless supply of jokes.
Lou was a very hardworking man, having spent the last 25 years in Local 74 before retiring in 2020. Also, he rarely said no to helping someone, spending many of his weekends working on side projects.
Lou is survived by his daughter, Sarah Geiger (Tom Huffman); stepson, Wesley Wilhelm; two step-granddaughters, Lily Huffman and Zoey Wilhelm; brothers, Richard Bartoli (Lisa) and Robert Bartoli (Donna); sister, Danielle Menosky (Michael); and his family in Florida, sister, Lori Moreda (David), and Orben Smith; as well as many more family members and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 20 years, Joyce Bartoli; his mother, Sarah Bartoli; his father, Richard Bartoli; and sister, Liane Smith, all of whom he missed dearly.
A gathering in memory of Lou will be held at a later date.
The family welcomes donations in Lou’s memory to Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, 170 Possum Hollow Road, Newark, DE 19711.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Guy Sapp for being there in a time of need.
Online condolences may be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
