SARASOTA, Fla. – Louis J. Spugnardi, 90, passed away at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center on April 22, 2021, after a short illness. He was born in Lewiston, Oct. 10, 1930, a son of Joseph and Eldora (Lotti) Spugnardi.

He was educated in Lewiston schools and attended University of Maine in Orono, earning a degree in education after serving in the U.S. Air Force. He taught in Spain, Italy, England and Germany, which allowed him the opportunity to make lifelong friends. When he returned to Maine, he continued teaching in the Lewiston school system until his retirement.

Louis loved hosting family gatherings at the Cottage in Harpswell and extended many invitations for family and friends to visit, whether it was in Maine or his home in Florida.

He is survived by sisters-in-law, Marianna Spugnardi and Beverly Hanrahan; nine nieces and nephews, Theodore, Dale, Dino and Jamie Spugnardi, Linda Courtemache, Bruce and Mark Austin, Kathleen Bisson and Christina Puckey.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Bruna (Spugnardi) Austin and brothers Albert Spugnardi and Donald Spugnardi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, June 11, at 1 p.m. Committal will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

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