Louis Giacomelli, of New Britain, PA died on Monday, November 26, 2012, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 81.

He was the beloved husband of 35 years to the late Irmtraud “Trudy” Giacomelli.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Saverio and Vittoria Roman Giacomelli.

Louis was a devoted American and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart for his efforts. He returned home and continued his civil service, this time as a policeman, for the Philadelphia Police department where he faithfully served for over 20 years.
His kindness and generosity as a friend, mentor and community leader will always be remembered and appreciated by those who knew him.

He is survived by his nephew Rich Delgato and his wife Kim of New Britain and their 5 children, Lisa, Richie, Jimmy, Joey, and Geena.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday, November 30, 2012 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment with military honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Friends of the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial, 1609 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145.