LOUIS J DALEO
1926-2017
Louis J. Daleo born August 21, 1926 to Marguerite Vetrano and Joseph Daleo in Houston. Lou is survived by his beloved wife Margaret, brother Joe Daleo, sister Anna Dillon, by his children Richard Daleo and wife Sharon, Diane Daleo, Donna Griffith, Margaret Fowler, Cynthia Daleo, Jim Daleo, and Michael Daleo. He has nine grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of wonderful nieces and nephews all of whom he loved dearly.
Louis attended Milby High School in Houston before joining the Navy and serving in WWII. Upon his return to Houston Lou met Margaret Passmore and they married in 1949 and began a grand adventure of more than 67 years.
Some of Lou’s business endeavors included; Address O Graph Multi-Graph and the new age of business printing equipment, Founded and operated Buffalo Reproductions for 25 years-at the time it was the longest privately held reproduction company in Houston, Owned and operated a Gift Shop on the first floor of the Central National Bank Building. Developed and marketed “Scents” a beauty supply line of hairspray, cologne and deodorant for men and women. Imported and sold electric car’s (in the 1970’s), Imported and sold Piagio’s Vespa scooters, Owned and operated Lake Shore Marina Owned and operated the Island Princess, a paddle boat with excursions on Buffalo Bayou, Owned and operated Coastal Marine, which included houseboat distributorships, Coastal Marine evolved into a challenge that was finally worthy of Lou’s full attention-casino gaming vessels.
Lou was an “entrepreneur” in the truest sense of the word. He was a visionary, a great salesman, and a brilliant marketer who envisioned what people would need long before they realized they needed it. His greatest challenge was being ahead of his time. Lou loved airplanes, boats, and cars, but the art of “making a deal” was his hobby, his sport, his passion and his love second only to his family. Lou Daleo lived well, loved well and he is well loved.
Louis passed away at home Friday, July 28, 2017 after a long illness. His family would like to give special thanks to his compassionate caregivers: Andrea, CiCi and Stephanie.
A memorial mass will be held at St. Michael’s Church at 1801 Sage Road, Houston 77056 on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. It will be officiated by Reverend Leon Strieder, S.L.D. with the reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Please join the family for a celebration of Lou’s life.