Louis P. Masoni died as result of a vehicle accident on
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, in Gilroy. He was 80 years old.
Louis P. Masoni died as result of a vehicle accident on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, in Gilroy. He was 80 years old.
Mr. Masoni was born and raised in Gilroy. He graduated from Gilroy High School and was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. After the service he moved back to Gilroy and married his wife, Virginia. They met when they were 14 years old and were married for 57 years.
He farmed with his parents and brothers. They grew prunes, walnuts, grapes and row crops in the Gilroy area until he retired in 1991. He was a member of Sunsweet Growers, Farm Bureau of Santa Clara County and St. Mary’s Church. He enjoyed both freshwater and deep sea fishing. He also collected antiques, specializing in cigarette lighters.
Louis is survived by his wife, Virginia Masoni of Gilroy; mother Clorinda Masoni; children Frank Masoni and his wife Rosemary of Hollister, Louis Masoni Jr. of Gilroy, and Mark Masoni and his wife Lisa of Morgan Hill; stepgrandchildren Adrian and Vanessa Villegas of Hollister; brother Salvatore Masoni and Richard Masoni, both of Gilroy; sisters-in-law Alice Edwards of Grants Pass, Ore., and Bernice Butler of San Jose; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Salvatore Masoni and his brother Frank Masoni.
Visitation takes place at 1pm on Friday, Nov. 12, at Habing Family Funeral Home. Vigil Service follows at 7pm. Funeral Services take place at 11am Saturday, Nov. 13, at the funeral home. Mass follows at 11:30am at St. Mary’s Church, followed by burial.
The family asks that any donations be made to the Lord’s Table in Gilroy.
