Mr. Lou Salerno
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Mr. Lou Salerno

  • May 20, 1952 - January 22, 2012
  • Parma, Ohio
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“Marla & Chelsey, You already know how good of a man Lou is, and how precious he is to all of us. There are no words to explain what a loss this...Read More » ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Julie Weigand - Parma, OH

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tine of despair. Love, Catherine & David ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: Catherine & David - NEW YORK, NY

“Marla & Chelsey - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May your memories, friends and family uplift you and know that he is...Read More » ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Beth Coleman - Rochester, NY

“I have no words that can comfort you at this time of your loss, but i can say Lou will never be gone as long as his memory lives with you, and as i...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: jim - cleveland, OH

“Dearest Marla and Chelsey, I am at such a loss for words. Lou was a truly great guy! I loved his snarky sense of humor. His generous soul and kind...Read More » ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Jackie Haas - Mentor, OH - FRIEND

“Marla, we send our prayers and love to you during this difficult time. With love, Jeff and Deb ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Jeff Zartman - Avon, IN - Cousin

“I'm so surprised Lou has left us. Although I haven't seen Lou in years we did spend a lot of time together earlier in life. I met Lou in my freshman...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: dave Mikla - Ashland , OH

“Uli, Marla and Chelsey my deepest sympathy for your loss. Lou was a wonderful person and I"ll always have good memories of him. His was a life well...Read More » ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: Sandy Gentile - Olmsted Falls, OH

“I knew Lou from high school days. I remember him being exuberant, smiling and just a nice guy. How sad to hear of his passing. I sure he will be...Read More » ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Tom Habanek - Cleveland, OH

“My deepest sympathy for your family on the loss of Lou. I met Lou when My son worked for him, and it was a pleasure to have known him. You will be in...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: Susann Sabo - Brooklyn, OH

“Dear Marla, Chelse and Uliana.... we are sending our deepest sympathy from Woodstock. We are so sorry for the loss of Lou. Uliana has told me so...Read More » ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Karin Bruno - Woodstock, NY

“Dear Marla & Chelsey, Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you for...Read More » ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Julie & Melissa Turi - Parma, OH

“Very sorry to hear about Lou I'm very sorry live you guys ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Madeline Evans - Close Friends

“Lou was the Sunday School teacher along with his wife for all three of our children. He always had a smile on his face and a happy demeanor. Lou...Read More » ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Stephanie Maricic - Parma, OH

“Marla and Chelsey, We're holding you close in our hearts and storming heaven in prayer for you at this time - Love you! ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Dennis and Santina Murphy - OH

“The Bethany family joins in you in mourning the passing of a great man. Lou was always known for his easy smile and among the teachers in the...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Bethany Christian School and Daycare

“May God bless and comfort your family in this dark time. May he be your strength and refuge. Our deepest sympathies are with you. He was a wonderful...Read More » ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Pistilli Family - OH

“Marla and Chelsey, We sincerely hope the prayers and love being sent your way will in some small way help lift the burden of your hearts in...Read More » ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Eric and Jane Sample - Morgantown, IN

“Marla, I am so sorry. We will keep you all in our prayers and are here if you need anything! Guy Fox ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: Guy Fox - OH

“Marla knowing you for more than half my life and working with you at Xerox for about the same amount of time has allowed us to see many changes in...Read More » ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Mimi Foster - Valley City, OH

“Gosh I remember all the amazing times I had with the Salerno family. Marla and Lou were always so great to me! My favorite memory of Lou is all the...Read More » ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Mathew Evans - Parma, OH - Friend

“Marla, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Glenda ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Glenda Chess - Beachwood, OH

“Suzie and Chelsey, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you both, Sarah and Levi ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Sarah Roberts - Mooresville, IN

“My prayers go out to the family. ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Nina Eiseman - Akron, , OH


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Lou Salerno, age 59, beloved husband of Marla; loving father of Chelsey; dear son of the late Joe and Clementina; beloved brother of Uliana; son-in-law of Gene and Betty Smith; loving owner of our dog Mack. In lieu of flowers memorials may be forwarded to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 5930 State Rd., Parma 44134 or Parma Animal Shelter, 6260 State Rd., Parma 44134. Funeral Service at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Friday, Jan. 27th at 11:00am. Additional period of Visitation at the church one hour prior to the service from 10-11am. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE RD., PARMA THURSDAY, JAN. 26th FROM 2-4 AND 7-9PM. 440-842-7800 www.buschfuneral.com

Lou was the proud owner of his own parts store, Metro Auto Parts and Supplies, located on State Road with his co-partner Jim. They enjoyed what they did together for almost 10 years and created a family of great people. He worked hard to make ends meet and at the end of the day you could not have asked for a better individual. He loved working in the yard and man did his yard look good; the flowers where always so neatly trimmed and beautiful. He had a green thumb to say the least. When not outdoors he enjoyed sitting down and playing poker online or occasionally he enjoyed a night out with some of his close friends. He also loved his church, bible study and friends he made at Good Shepherd United Methodist church. He offered all that he could in means of time and money to make sure the church was doing alright. Lou was also a die heart Browns fan and always knew they would have to get better next year, or so he hoped. With every loss he stayed positive and with every win he cheered and he never lost faith in his team.

Lou was always there for his wife Marla, daughter Chelsey and their newer addition Macklin the dog. He was a loyal husband and a wonderful dad who put them first before anything or anyone. He was always at his daughter's basketball games when she was in high school and supported through her years in college as she headed down the part to get a nursing degree. He supported his wife through the long nights of working and was always there to help in anyway. Many of the neighbors and friends on the street saw Lou walking the dog loyally every morning and evening after work, he loved that dog and Mack grew a special place in his heart.

Lou Salerno was a wonderful man and those who knew him knew that all to well. He is and will be missed by many for a long time and life will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, acquaintances, and his wife and daughter who will always have a part of him deep within their heart. Please take the time to remember Lou and all the wonderful memories you have had with him.