Obituary of Louis DeJohn

December 31, 2009 Louis DeJohn, 84 years young passed away on New Years Eve, December 31st. Louie was a devoted loving father to his daughter, Cindy and son-in-law, Al Ciarpelli of Cicero and step-daughter, Shirley Olivieri of Liverpool. In addition, Louie is survived by grandchildren, Jamie and Jonathan Ciarpelli, Joe(Lisa) Olivieri, Dawn Olivieri and two great grandchildren; brother, Tommy DeJohn of Camillus, 3 sisters-in-law; Josephine DeJohn of Westvale, Monica Zingaro of Lakeland and Patty Corp of Auburn; 2 brothers-in-law, Steve Szpak of N. Syracuse and Andy Szpak of Camillus, several nieces and nephews. Louie was a brother to the famous "Fighting DeJohns" an entire family of professional boxers. He is predeceased by brothers, Johnny, Ralph, Carmen, Tony, Mike and Joey DeJohn, Every single brother, he loved dearly and had a special bond with each one. Louie lost his loving wife Julia "Sparky" (Szpak) in 1984. Louie served his country honorably during WWII in the US Navy aboard the USS McKean-DD784 in the Pacific Theatre. Many Thanks for the special care he received at the Syracuse VA Medical Center over the last several years, the VA staff cared for him honorably and compassionately at every level. Funeral Services are Private. NO Calling Hours. Burial with Honors will be in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse.