Luigi "Louis" Alleva

ALLEVA, Luigi "Louis", age 93 of Flint, passed away at home, under the care of hospice, on December 3, 2023.  A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM Tuesday on December 12, 2023 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church located at 706 Beach Street, Flint, Michigan.  Interment, with military honors, will take place at 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center (6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan), with a Rosary at 7:00 PM Monday, and at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of service.  Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Louis to Boys Town (www.boystown.org).

Louis was born on December 29, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to the late Emil and Marcellina (Pianosi) Alleva.  He graduated from St. Matthew's Catholic School in 1948 and went on to serve our country with the United States Army.  He married Marilyn Tibbits on February, 17, 1955 in Flint, Michigan and they celebrated 65 years of marriage before Marilyn's passing on April 15, 2020.  Louis worked for Michigan Bell and AT&T before opening Loutel Communications.  Lou was fortunate to spend twenty-six winters in Kauai, Hawaii.  He also enjoyed summer days swimming in his pool with his grandchildren.  In the fall, Lou's interest turned to football, cheering for his beloved Notre Dame, Powers Catholic or the Patriots.  Most of all, Lou loved being surrounded by his family.

Surviving are his daughters, Maria (Robert) Budi of Medina, OH; Celeste (Robert) Milne of Flint; and Allison Grace of Edmonds, WA.  Grandchildren, Marina (Nicholas) DiAntonio; Ciara Budi; Paul Budi; James (Devon) Milne; Luke (Lauren) Milne; Mitchell Milne; and Fiona Lynch.  Great-grandchildren, Clara; Bobby; and Jacob.  Mr. Alleva was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sisters, Iola Fillingham and Edith Perrine.

Online condolences may be shared on Lou's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com