Louis A. Piazza passed away Dec. 26, 2017, in Irvine, Calif., after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Hypertension.

Louis was born in Vicksburg Aug. 26, 1935.

He attended St. Aloysius, University of Southern Mississippi, Texas A&M University and spent four years in the U.S. Air Force.

Louis married Sara Frese of Jonesboro, Ark., and had four children. As a family, they lived in Texas, La., Ill., Pa., and Calif.

Louis worked for Bonney Forge for 20 years before starting his own company. Louis was a member in the Elks, American Legion and Knights of Columbus.

He loved his church family at St. Thomas More and volunteering with Mary’s Kitchen in Orange.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents; sisters; and his youngest son, Jason. He is survived by his wife; his children, Kevin (Bonnie), Courtney (Jeff) Savage, Kirby (Gina); eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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