April 13, 2021
Louis Anthony Ziccarelli Sr., 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Wilmington.
Lou was born in Point Marion, Pa., to the late Frank and Sara Ziccarelli of Calabria, Italy. After graduating from Point Marion High School, Lou entered the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 and proudly served his country. While serving in the Marines, Lou played football for the All-Marine team, regularly beating college football teams throughout the South. After leaving the Marine Corps, Lou attended Fairmont State University in Fairmont, W.Va., playing football and tennis and graduating in three years. Lou was preparing to start his career as a teacher and a coach but duty called once again, and Lou entered the U.S. Army and was sent to Germany for the next two years. His travels throughout Europe enhanced his love of food, drink and culture as Lou was fluent in Italian and conversant in German.