Louis DiBarba

In the morning of October 23, 2024, Lou DiBarba passed away peacefully in his beloved home of 54 years in Hazlet.  His loved ones were at his side including his wife of 42 years Susan. 

Lou was born December 13, 1941 in Jersey City NJ to parents Ronald and Catherine Piombino DiBarba.  He grew up attending St. Paul’s School, a brief stint at St. Michael’s High School and graduated from Snyder High School.  He went on to work at the C.F. Mueller Co., a long established macaroni company in Jersey City.  He worked his way up to production manager and his career spanned 38 years until his retirement.  His co-workers became like family to him and he so looked forward to going to work on the train and PATH to and from Hazlet.  It was there that he met his wife Susan and they were wed in 1982.  “Lou and Sue in ‘82

Lou’s children were raised in Hazlet and Lou devoted his time and energy becoming involved with the HYAL and lots of league games including baseball, football, basketball and even Powder Puff football.  Then the grandchildren came along and he tried to attend all their Soccer matches.  Lou loved his sports teams, The New York Yankees and the New York Giants.  Go Yankees!

Lou and Sue did some traveling and visits included Italy, other countries in Europe, Ireland the British Isles, the Caribbean, Mexico and multiple trips around the USA.  He also loved being outdoors working on his lawn and relaxing on the deck afterwards.  It was very convenient that Lou worked at the spaghetti factory because he loved his Sunday spaghetti and meatballs. 

It became harder and harder to do the things he loved as his disease progressed.  He battled and loved doing his rock steady boxing which helped him for a good while.  He will be deeply missed by very good friends of many years and by his family that loved and respected him for his kindness and caring.   

Louis is predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Catherine (Piombino) DiBarba, and his dear sister, Arlene Bowen.  He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 42 years, Susan H. (Sullivan) DiBarba, his loving children, Michael DiBarba and his wife, Caitlin, of Hamilton, Susan Helmstetter and her husband, Richard, of Hazlet, Lori DiBarba of Matawan, and James DiBarba and his wife, Rachel, of Forked River, his “bonus daughter” Dawn Chadwick and her husband, Michael, of Hazlet, and his dear brother, Ronald DiBarba of John’s Island, South Carolina.  Louis also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Samantha Pocoroba and her wife, Leah, Ryan Cruz and his companion, Alyssa Hoepel, Jessica Oakley and her husband, Robert, Erica Helmstetter and Vito Gerardi, AJ DiBarba, Logan DiBarba, Louis DiBarba, his “bonus grandchildren”, Nicole Blozen and her husband, Anthony, and Michael Chadwick and his fiancée, Sawyer Pisko, along with his treasured great grandchildren, Ryder Mila, Jayce, Gianna, and his “bonus great grandchildren”, Presley and Milo.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Monday morning, October 28, 2024, from 8:45 to 9:30 AM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday morning, October 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733.  Entombment will follow at St. Gabriel Cemetery Mausoleum, 549 Newman Springs Road/County Road 520, Marlboro, New Jersey 07746. In loving memory of Louis, donations to www.stjude.org or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.   For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.

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