Louis Francis Naviglia

Louis Francis Naviglia, 88, 0f New Kensington passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at home. He was born June 20, 1932 in New Kensington to the late Sylvester and Mildred (Gardenia) Naviglia. 

Louis served in the Army as a Corporal in the Korean War and completed his duty in Washington, D.C. as a courier. He worked for PPG Industries in Creighton and Ford City for 43 years and served as a union representative. He was a lifelong member of Mt. St. Peter Church and enjoyed being a member of the Holy Name Society, bowling league, and golf team. He was also a life member of the VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell. Louis enjoyed coaching the little league baseball teams of New Kensington and was involved with the Ar-Ken midget football team. He enjoyed the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and travelling, but most of all the family dinners and get togethers.

Louis is survived his wife of 66 years, Genevieve (Banasik) Naviglia; daughter, Yvonne M. (Brian) Cardenas; son, Michael Louis (Roseann) Naviglia; eight grandchildren;  several great-grandchildren; sisters, Genevieve Naviglia Arabia and Shirley Naviglia (Frank) Glogowski; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard S. Naviglia; brother-in-law, Sam Arabia; and many aunts and uncles.
The family would like to thank Monarch Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion.

Viewing will be from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, November 29 in the ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, where prayers of transfer will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 AM in Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington. rossgwalker.com

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