Louis "Louie" M. Gaietto, Jr., 67, of Delaware and formerly of Tiffin passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in the Emergency Room at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware.

He was born on January 6, 1951, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Louis M. and Thelma (Jackson) Gaietto.  Louie found his soul mate and partner for life, Linda Albus, at the age of 21. They married on March 1st, 1974. Together they raised two wonderful children, Ashlee (Dan) Bouic of Ostrander and Nathan (Ashley) Gaietto of Blacklick.

Survivors include his wife, Linda of Delaware; his two children; brother Donald P. (Sue) Gaietto of Tiffin, sisters, Ruth A. (Richard) Zoeller of Tiffin, and Julie A. (Doug) Iannantuono of Toledo; and Suzanne M. (Ralph) McTaggart.  Surviving grandchildren are Ellee, Jack, and Malynn Bouic and Bretton and Tanner Gaietto.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Rose A. Lewis.

Louie attended Calvert High School and graduated in 1969 from Tiffin Columbian, and went on to receive his Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Tiffin University.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged.  He was a lifelong entrepreneur who ran and owned several businesses.  As an avid learner beyond his formal career days, he enjoyed many pursuits as an active investor, and traveler to various destinations with Linda. Over his lifetime, Louie took pleasure in motorcycle racing, coaching youth baseball and softball, and attending his children's and grandchildren's events.  Above all, Louie loved and was dearly loved by his family.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Walters officiating.  A Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends and family do a kind deed and practice forgiveness for others.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.