Luigi Evangelisti, 96, Enjoyed Gardening and Woodworking

Mr. Evangelisti was born April 27, 1904 in Mt. San Giovanni Campano, Italy, coming to Lorain, Ohio in 1921.

Mr. Evangelisti retired in 1969 after 49 years as a burner with Lake Terminal Railroad in Lorain.

He was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Lorain. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Survivors include his son: John L. Evangelisti of Lorain, 2 granddaughters and 5 great grandchildren, 1 brother-in-law, Leo DiRenzo of Lorain.

He was preceded in death by his wife Vera (nee DiRenzo) 5-22-88, his parents Giovanni and Palm (nee Velocci) Evangelisti, a brother, Angelo Evangelisti and a sister Liberata Mancini.

Friends may call at Reidy-Scanlan-Chambers Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain on Tuesday, November 7, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, November 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Peter, 3501 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, with the Rev. Michael Williamson, Associate Pastor officiating.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

Memorials suggested to Avon Oaks Nursing Home, 37800 French Creek Road, Avon, Ohio 44011.