Obituary of Louis DiGiaimo

DiGiaimo, Louis age 77 of Oakland, NJ passed away on December 19th 2015 after a 7 month illness. Born in Paterson, NJ he was the son of the late Angelina and Giuseppe DiGiaimo. Beloved husband of 53 years to Lee, devoted father to Luann McGonigle and husband Brian and Louis J. DiGiaimo and wife Susan. Cherished Pop to Michael, Nicholas, Krista Matthew, Thomas and Julianne. Brother to Paul DiGiaimo and sister in law to Janina Mele, uncle too many nephews and nieces. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickerson University, Lou was an Emmy Award winning Casting Director and Producer for almost 4 decades with offices in NYC. He was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture and Sciences. He worked on more than 100 Movies and Television shows. Some of his most memorable were the Godfather, Rain Man, Thelma and Louise and Gladiator. He was producer on Donnie Brasco and Dinner Rush. Lou enjoyed going to the movies, spending time at his house at the Jersey shore and world Travel-especially to his all-time favorite destination, Italy. His happiest times were spent with his family and grandchildren who brought him much pleasure and comfort. Visitation will be held on Monday December 21, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at the Oakland Memorial Home 330 Ramapo Valley Road Oakland, NJ. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 10 Am from the Funeral Home followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church 117 Franklin Avenue, Oakland, NJ. Cremation to follow is private.