Louis J. Policastri passed away on March 7, 2019. He was the husband of Marcia who shared 40 years of marriage together.
Born in Manhattan, New York to Ethel and Louis, Sr. He was in the first graduating class of Paramus High School in Paramus New Jersey. An avid athlete participating in football and track. After graduation he joined the army and was in the 101st Airborne Division.
He worked in the printing business with his father and later became a Buyer in the garment industry. Owning several boutique shops with his best friends in the 1970’s. Later taking partnership in his own lingerie company in New York City. Traveling extensively to the Far East as an importer, he was known in the industry as an honest, loyal businessman who developed many friendships for over 35 years.
An avid skier, tennis player and golfer he was a member of the White Beeches Country Club and Ramsey Golf and Country Club for over 20 years. After retirement, he moved to Florida and was a member of Lexington Country Club, enjoying many friendships from all these places.
Survived by his wife Marcia (Hamilton), his daughter Ana and her husband Jason, his son Jason and his wife Shelby and two granddaughters Ella and Kate. He is survived by his sister Ethel Tricomi and predeceased husband Roy, Barbara Citro and her partner Charlie, brother Joseph and his wife Michelle and brother in law Ward and his wife Lorraine, sister-in-law Mary Pat and predeceased brother John and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at Lexington Country Club on March 24th 3-5pm and burial later in New Jersey.
Kenny "Tash" Tashian (1964)
Below is a picture of Lou back in 1959, the first year of football at Paramus. It seems like yesterday, and now he's gone. Lou was a great athlete, a friend to all, and an all-round quality person.
Front - Bob Woardell ('62), Gordie Russell, Joe Muklevicz ('61), Ed Citro, Lou Policastri
Back - Al Perry, Ron Bibbo, Gary Carpenter ('61)
Ardis P Zanker (Uberti) (1960)
Sad news that another one of our 1960 Spartans has died. Sending sympathy to his family. I'll always remember Lou for his soft spoken voice, being good at many sports and being a kind person. Rest in peace Lou.
Carl Newman (1960)
You couldn't help liking Lou, he was a good guy & he brightened every room he walked into! I am truly sorry for his passing.
Bob La Bianca (1964)
The La Banca Family is Very Sadened to hear this news he was one of the clan of cousins that spent their childhood growing up in The Catskill mountains at our Compond (The Whiporwill Cottages) that I spoke about in his brother John's memory i posted after he passed, I loved to see him in the early 1970's when he was dating Marcia at my Bar and Restaurant in Bogota New Jersey. he was always a pleasure to see when he stopped by and the 2 of them were definately in Love and destined to be together.
Our deepest sympathies to all the Policastri Family and may god bless his soul and he will rest in Pease.
Blessings and Much Love from all of us,
The Entire La Bianca Family
Barbara Policastri (Citro) (1962)
I have been finding lots of photos in the Catskills when we were kids. My Mom had them tucked away! Some of your Mom and Dad and your family. When I get finished separating them I will be happy to send them to you
Some of our cousins will be coming for the service next week. Thank you for your kind words and I will relay them to Marcia.
Barbara Policastri Citro
R Stanton Bauer (1960)
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Lou Policastri, my friend of many years and close companion of the struggles of life. We were teammates in sports through the good times as well as the not so good ones and grew up together from an early age. He was one of the great ones and will rest in my heart and soul for eternity. I'll look for you in heaven if I get there. GOD bless and God love you as I do.....Stan...
Stanley Schweiger (1960)
Just terrible news about Lou! He was a great guy and a dear friend!