Louis J. Lombardi, 68, of East Bridgewater, died peacefully at his home on March 27, 2011, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with Lymphoma. He was the beloved husband of Christine M. (Borgeson) Lombardi. Born and raised in Brockton, son of the late Michael A. and Rossina (Dodero) Lombardi. He was a graduate of Brockton High School class of 1960, and attended Wentworth Institute. Louis retired from ADT in 2007 after 35 years as a Fire Alarm Inspector and had previously been employed by Abington Fire Department as a Paramedic and Randy Boat Shoe.
Determined to live life to the fullest, Louis had many interests including collecting T-Birds and showing them at car shows, flying, hunting, fishing, traveling, and growing fruit trees in his backyard. He was a lifetime member of Hanson Rod & Gun Club and a member of IBEW Local 103. However, his grandchildren brought him the most enjoyment in his life, with NASCAR racing running a close second.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters Linda Azanow and her husband David of Natick, Lauri Lombardi of Taunton, Patti Tibnam and her husband Jon of S. Attleboro, Sharon Politano and her husband Joe of Taunton, his grandchildren Ericka, Kelsey and Ben Derouen of East Bridgewater, Alysha, Dominic and Joshua Politano of Taunton, Jacob, Katie, and Adam Azanow of Natick, Kaylee and Benjamin Tibnam of S. Attleboro, his godson and great grandchild Ryan Woolf of East Bridgewater. He also leaves his brother Michael A. Lombardi, Jr. of Brockton; his aunt Teresa Grebauski of Brockton; many cousins and close friend Michelle Derouen of East Bridgewater. He was the grandfather of the late Riley Politano.
Visitation in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Wednesday 4-8 pm with a Funeral Service at the funeral home Thursday at 9am. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. In memory of Louis, the family would prefer donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9026, Pittsfield, MA 01202 for online donations click here