Como

Louis S. Como, 95, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 16, 2022, in Shepherd of the Valley, Girard, Ohio.

Mr. Como was born March 5, 1927, in Aliquippa, a son of the late Amilcare and Ida (Troiano) Como.

He was a 1945 graduate of Aliquippa High School. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, Louis received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Penn State University, Main Campus. Later, he earned his master’s degree in library science from Pittsburgh University.

Louis enjoyed a 35-year career as a professor emeritus in the Bailey Library of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Earlier, he was employed by American Bridge Manufacturing in Coraopolis.

Louis was a member of the Church of Notre Dame in Hermitage.

An avid sports fan, he closely followed the Penn State Nittany Lions, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. He also loved to travel, having made many trips abroad. Along his travels, his favorite places to visit were state and national parks. He and his wife visited countless state parks and all of the U.S. National Parks.

He is survived by the love of his life, the former Anita Piroli, whom he married on Sept. 24, 1960; a daughter, Angela Svirbely (Geoffrey) of Hubbard, Ohio; a son, Ronald Como (Gloria) of Verona, Pa.; four grandchildren, Brittany and Joseph Svirbely, and Jakob and Madalyn Como; and a sister-in-law, Mercedes Como of Michigan.

In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Como and Gilda Bozkurt; and two brothers, Derio and Elvio Como.

COMO — Calling hours for Louis S. Como, who died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, will be 10 a.m. until noon Friday at J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. Bartholomew Church, 311 W. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with the Rev. Richard Allen as celebrant.

Military honors will be rendered following Mass by the Wheatland, Farrell and West Middlesex Honor Guard.

Interment will take place at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Aliquippa, Pa.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Buhl Park, 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandCrematory.com.

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