Obituary of Louis E. Springer

Louis Edward Springer Pine Bush, NY Louis Edward Springer, a longtime resident of the area and a retired Millwright for Local 740 Carpenters Union, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was 94 years old. The son of the late Louis Edward Springer and Mary Coyle Springer, he was born April 6, 1920 in Hell's Kitchen in New York City. Louis' was a life well lived. He was truly a part of "The Greatest Generation". After high school he worked in Manhattan. He joined the army in 1942. During WW II Louis attained the rank of Sergeant as was part of the 501 Gun Battalion serving in the Pacific campaign. He lived through D-Day on Saipan in June of 1944. He returned home to Grace, the love of his life in December of 1945. Louis and Grace were married 53 years. Louis moved to the area in 1988 where he became a member of the Church of the Infant Saviour , the VFW and the Catholic War Veterans. They were an incredible couple who served as an inspiration to all who knew them. After Grace passed away in March, 2006, Louis carried on. He did this without complaint. Always a role model, he lead his family sharing his wisdom and knowledge, giving strength and support. He did this with dignity and selflessness. Louis is survived by his two children, Richard Springer and his wife Jeanette, who reside in Floral Park and Laurel Fisch and her husband Steve, who reside in Pine Bush. Louis had 7 grandchildren: Jennifer, Louis, Joseph, Michael, Benjamin, Aaron and Sarah and 11 great-grandchildren. Along with his wife Grace, Louis is predeceased by his sister Evelyn Toelke. Louis has left an amazing legacy. He lived a good life, a man who could be trusted, a man to respect. He instilled the values of honor and service in his family. He was very well read and enjoyed discussions around the table, along with his martini. Louis loved the music of the 30's and 40's and the women's hairdos of the time. He loved to dance, and he and Grace did it well. Louis was a craftsman building and fixing most anything from Adirondack chairs to wooden ship models. Most of all, Louis was a good man loved by many. We will miss him greatly but know he is at peace and finally reunited with his beloved Grace. We love you, Louis Edward Springer. Visitation will be held on Friday October 31, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. 1525 Burlingham Rd Pine Bush NY. A Funeral will be offered on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 10am at the Church of the Infant Saviour 22 Holland Ave Pine Bush, NY. Burial with Full Military Honors will take place in New Prospect Cemetery in Pine Bush. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com