Louis J. "Louie" Alterisio
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Louis Joseph Alterisio, 91, of Salem, NH passed away on Wednesday evening, November 10th, 2021 at the Salemhaven Nursing Home in Salem, NH surrounded by his loving family.
Louie was born on August 1st, 1930, in Brighton, MA to Mary G. (Letourneau) and Louis Alterisio. He was raised in Watertown, MA, attended local schools, and following high school graduation, went on to enlist in the United States Air Force. Louie served during the Korean Conflict and worked as an aircraft mechanic. He went to continue his work on airplanes at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut. It was there that he met Beverly J. Hart and the two were married on February 20th, 1954. The couple raised their family in Salem, NH.
Louie was a proud member of the Salem VFW for many years and served as commander. In his spare time, Louie enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening, playing cards and golfing. He also loved dancing and was always very outgoing and sociable. Often described as the life of the party, Louie was able to make every person he met feel like a friend. With a truly compassionate heart, Louie supported causes local and afar, from veteran's affairs to animal rights.
Louie is survived by his children, Debora Cote and her husband Scott of Windham, NH, Janet Ruggiero and her husband Robert of Hudson, NH, Beverly Nelson and her husband James of Franklin, NH, and Karen Nelson and her husband Thomas of Waller, TX; his grandchildren, Stacey Donlon and her husband Michael, Sean Nelson, Heather Cote, Nicole Hart, Ashley Nelson, Scott Cote Jr, Thomas J. Nelson, and Riley Nelson; his great-grandchildren, Caitlin Donlon, Christina Donlon, Michael Donlon, and Zoie Twinning; his sister, Elizabeth Rose Alterisio Marchioni; his girlfriend, Jeanne Dunn; many nieces and nephews, as well as countless friends.
Louie was predeceased by his wife, Beverly Hart Alterisio; his parents, his sister, Mary Alterisio Yorke, and his former girlfriend, Marguerite Braddish.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 17th, from 4 to 7pm at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday morning at 11am at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH 03079. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Veteran's Affairs at https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/ or to the Salemhaven Nursing Home at http://www.salemhaven.com/donation.html/
Arrangements are in the care of the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. For directions or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.