Louis J. Bibri, Sr, 99

November 01, 2016

Louis J. Bibri, Sr, passed away at The Glen at Willow Valley on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, one day after celebrating his 99th birthday. He was born in Luciusboro, Indiana County, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Piter Bibri. Louis’s wife of 50 years, Irene B. Kratowicz, died in 1991.

A graduate of Springdale High School and the Grove City College with a BA in Accounting in 1939, and worked for the US Internal Revenue Service from 1939-1941, US Steel Corporation 1941-1943. He then served as a LTJG in the US Navy during WWII as Supply Officer onboard the U.S.S. Gold Star, Seventh Fleet (Western Pacific).

Following the war Louis went to work for Armstrong World Industries in 1946 as Assistant Controller and held various positions culminating in serving as Vice President from 1972 to his retirement in 1983. His professional affiliations were numerous and notable.

Louis was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was Knighted into the Order of Saint Gregory The Great, the highest Papal Award from the Holy Father bestowed by authority of Pope Benedict XVI. Louis served on the Board of Directors of Adorers of the Blood of Christ at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.

Community affiliations included Board of Directors, Planning Personnel Committees of St. Joseph Hospital; Executive Board, Lancaster Council of Boy Scouts of America; and Board of Trustees, St. Anne’s Retirement Community. He also served on various committees for the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg and on the Board of Directors for Neumann Services, Inc. An avid golfer, he was a member of Lancaster Country Club.

Louis is survived by his sister Elizabeth Bzorek of Harwick, PA; 3 children, Louis J. Bibri, Jr., husband of Bea of Waynesboro, PA, Lawrence A. Bibri of Glastenbury, CT and Barbara I. Bibri of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew and Evan Goodman; In addition to his wife Irene, Louis was preceded in death by their 3 children, Virginia, Robert and David Bibri, and 5 siblings, Stella Puz, J. Frank, Alex, Caroline and Felix Bibri.

A viewing will take place from 10 to 11 AM, followed by the Mass at 11 AM with Msgr. Richard A. Youtz as Celebrant, on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.