HUDSON FALLS – Leo Alexandre St. Louis, 89, of Hudson Falls passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018.
Born on May 7, 1929 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Adolphus and Julia (Blondin) St. Louis.
Following graduation from Hudson Falls High School, Leo served in the U.S. Army for two years and then began what would become a life-long career in construction, building many homes throughout the area for more than 50 years.
On April 19, 1952, he married Ruth Marie Gaulin.
He was a loyal NY Giants fan and an avid painter/plumber/builder and mess maker.
Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Ronald St. Louis and three sisters, Noella Townsend, Theresa Gregorio, and Lucia Jones.
Survivors in addition to his wife of 66 years, Ruth St. Louis of Hudson Falls, include his six children, Michael St. Louis and his wife Lona of Hudson Falls, Carol St. Louis and her husband Thomas Faircloth of Fayetteville, NC, Thomas St. Louis of Clifton Park, Linda St. Louis of Tucson, AZ, Garry St. Louis of Phoenix, and Nancy St. Louis of McLean, VA; six grandchildren, Joshua St. Louis, Katie St. Louis, Cyle St. Louis, Julie St. Louis, Aura Lipinski, and Austin Lipinski; and his great grandson Evan Hearing.
Friends may call on Friday, August 24, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s church on the park in Main Street on Saturday at 11 a.m.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury.
The family wishes to thank that staff at the Fort Hudson for their loving and thoughtful care.
The family suggests memorials in the form of donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
As a tribute to Leo and his larger-than-life personality, the family asks that you take the time to say hello to a stranger today, shake their hand, and make them laugh.
Dear Carol and family, we will definitely say a kind word shake a hand and hug someone today. I was so lucky to meet your dad He was larger than life. How lucky you and your family are to have so many wonderful memories.
Buford and I will be saying prayers for you and the family today🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love you,
Buford and Erna McDonald
Thank u so much Erna for all your thoughts and prayers. Just mention Leo’s name and if u knew him you would immediately smile or laugh. We r so thankful he is no longer suffering
Dear Ruth and family… our thoughts are with you , on Leo’s passing.
What a man! He wrote the book on ” work ethic”…as well as devotion to family, and what’s right and wrong.. he did many projects/ renovations for us , over the years…every one performed After he had already put in a full day’s work in his primary job!
and the quality of his work stands as a monument to him.
Our entire family knew him and loved him, and will always smile when we remember him! God bless you, Leo !..
So many thanks to Dr. DePeters and Mary Ann. We are very comforted to know he is no longer suffering. Many many thanks for the kind gesture of the sandwich tray from Ginny Rey’s. Came in very handy and was enjoyed by all. Leo was the best ever and definitely Had a Larger Than Life personality. Thank u so much for thinking of us.
To my other childhood family, my deepest sympathy . May the love and memories you share help comfort you. To my best friend I have always treasured our memories growing up with your family, you are my brother from a different mother and I know Leo has found comfort in the French section in Heaven. Love you my brother
Thank you so much Goose. Yes the French section just got louder. Love you brother, thank you for the kind words. Leo loved you and enjoyed so much all the times you made him laugh!
Dear St. Louis Family, I have so many wonderful childhood memories at your home with my friend Nancy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Thank you so much Lisa. Thank u for coming to dad’s viewing.
Sincere sympathy to all the St. Louis family. Leo was a kind man that would always take the time to help another. I have fond childhood memories of him and life on 7th Street. I am sorry I was not able to come to his services. I would have been good to see his wonderful family celebtating a great man. Ruth and Leo raised a great family.