The family of Louis J. Federici of Landisvile wishes to announce his passing on Wednesday evening, following a long illness.  Mr. Federici was at home in the company of his wife Jean at the time, who noted his death was peaceful.  The couple would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in the fall.  Mr. Federici was born in Calabria, Italy in 1928 and immigrated to the U.S. with his parents as a child.  He grew up in the Bronx, in New York City where his father owned a popular tavern.  Mr. Federici spent 25 years with American Airlines, both in New York and the Dallas, Texas area, rising through the ranks from reservations agent to management.  Following his retirement the Federici's moved from their home in Pleasantville, New York to Landisville to be in closer proximity to their daughter and her children.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Federici leaves behind his sister, Olga Fleming of New York City, two sons, Joseph Federici of Chicago, and Robert Federici and his wife Lori, of Concord, North Carolina, his daughter Emily Federici-Way and her husband Dennis, as well as six loving grandchildren, Jeff, Alex, Daniel, Gus, Gabe, and Ashley.

Friends will be received on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA and again on Monday, March 14th from 9-10AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Monday from St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA, with Rev Peter Hahn as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 560-5100