Louis "Lou" (Happy) Barisano, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, 23 November 2024 at the Lakes Crossing Senior Care, Kingsland, Georgia.

Lou was born January 1st , 1933, in Revere Massachusetts to Vespucci (Pucci) and Ursula (Lena) Barisano. Lou was a devoted and loving husband to Gail Barisano who passed away on 14 April 2021. He was an exceptional athlete and scholar of the highest order. Even more
significant, he was a professional soldier in the United States Army serving at war in Vietnam and in Europe during the height of the cold war. Upon graduating from West Point in June of 1957, Lou attended and graduated from both Airborne and Ranger schools prior to his first  assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His career would span 26 years culminating with the assignment of Post Commander of Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. Lou had many exciting and challenging
assignments such as Garrison Command Panama Canal Zone – 1961, being part of the Military Advisory Group Vietnam -1964, Commanding the 87th Maintenance Battalion in Nelligen Germany – 1972, US Military Advisors to the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia – 1975 and Post Commander – 1981. Upon retirement, Lou worked for Emerson Electronics as an Assistant Project Manager working to support the needs of the US Army. Lou decided to fully retire in 1986 and focused on his golf game as well as traveling the world with Gail. They enjoyed 20 plus years living in their Osprey Cove home in St Marys, Georgia.

Lou is survived by his son Gregg Barisano (Denise) of Chester VA, daughter Gina Hoiles (Nick) of Amelia Island, FL, Grandchildren Natalie Feister (Josh), Kathryn Garcia (David), Alexandra Howe (John), Cpt Zachary Hoiles (Emily), Brother Richard Barisano (Marie) three nieces Terrie
Chase (Calvin), Denise Brown (Bill), Gina Dortona (Gary), Chris Barisano (Michelle), and numerous family members.

Lou is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother Ralph. He will be interred at West Point along with Gail.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.