LOUIS R. (LOU) (BUTCH) MARANGO
Louis R. (Lou) (Butch) Marango, 70, of North Norwich and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Tuesday morning, August 9, 2016, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Lou was born in Norwich on April 30, 1946 the son of Angelo and Virginia Marango Sr. He grew up in the Norwich area and attended the Norwich schools. Lou began his working career at an early age to help the family and gained employment with the Norwich Knitting Mill. He subsequently went to work for the Norwich City Schools as a grounds keeper for 30 + years where he could often be seen on the mowers during the summers or in the trucks during the winter months.
It goes without saying Lou was a family man especially when it came to his grandchildren. He was an avid supporter of Sherburne High School Football and never missed a game in which his grandsons, Ryan and Cody would play. He was also, without question, a JOHN DEERE MAN. His collection of antique tractors was spectacular and were his pride and joy. Over the years he and his family attended many tractor pulls and shows, some of which he participated in.
On January 28, 1967 in Morris he married Joan Pegg who survives. Besides his wife Joan of No. Norwich he is survived by his son Michael Marango and wife Peggy of Sherburne, Julie Binelli and husband Brian of Norwich, his sisters Mary Whaley of Norwich, Linda Pegg of Morris and his brothers Roger Marango of Norwich, Angelo Marango Jr. and wife Joann of No. Norwich and Gary Marango and wife Marilyn of Preston. Also surviving are his grandchildren Ryan, Cody and Stephanie Marango, Haylee Marango and Anthony Binelli and his great grandchildren Avery, Madison, Caleb and Lilly. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Lou was predeceased by his parents Angelo and Virginia.
A funeral service for Lou will be held on Monday at 10 am from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Reese, Pastor of the Columbus Community Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on SATURDAY from 7-9pm.