Louis Joseph "Lou" Feriozzi's Obituary
Decatur - Louis Joseph Feriozzi of Decatur, IL, passed away March 12, 2023 at age 89.
Lou was born June 5, 1933 in Decatur, IL to Federico and Agnese (DeAngelis) Feriozzi. He married Winnie “Cookie” Powell on December 2, 1950.
With the mind and mechanical aptitude of an engineer, Lou’s career spanned 39 years at A. E. Staley Mfg. Co. He also spent countless years building homes in Decatur for himself and others, and that love of craftsmanship spilled into helping with household and car projects for his family and friends. He was a man of great faith that attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and St. Teresa High School and was a charter member of Our Lady of Lourdes. A son of immigrants, he was proud of his Italian heritage and happy to practice speaking Italian with everyone he could. He was very proud of his family and all of their accomplishments. He spent a lot of time at games, shows, and events for his family, quietly critiquing the coaching and competition and, only sometimes, sleeping. He taught his family to understand his low, mumbling voice, and many adopted it too, leaving outsiders often confused with the family vernacular. With his bright smile and contagious laughter, he let those around him know what was actually funny. He is well loved and his mischief, sarcasm, and pride will be sorely missed.
Lou is survived by his wife, Cookie of Decatur, IL; children, Mike Feriozzi of Springfield, IL, Jeannie (Mike) Scholz of Maryville, IL, Jim (Lisa) Feriozzi of Decatur, IL, Tom (Donna) Feriozzi of Decatur, IL, and John (Lisa) Feriozzi of Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren, Tony (Laura) Feriozzi, Jeff (Amy) Feriozzi, Sarah (Jeff) Stunkel, Justin (Tricia) Scholz, Adam (Laura) Feriozzi, Allison (Ben) Feriozzi, Kate (Tyler) Fleming, Samantha (Roger) Punches, Angela (Matt) Larson, Vincent Feriozzi, and Natalie Feriozzi; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Lou was preceded in death by his parents; son, Patrick Feriozzi; siblings, Frances Herrera and Joseph Feriozzi; special aunt, Angela Martina; and many cherished cousins and family members.
The Feriozzi family would like to thank the kind staff at Fair Havens for their compassionate care and support.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society, a cause Lou was passionate about due to his late son Pat’s battle.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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