Louise Irene Quindazzi

Louise Irene Quindazzi (born Luisa LoCicero), 77, of Tannersville, NY, Died peacefully in her sleep Friday, September 19 2019, from natural causes.

She was born to the late Anna Cappellare and Ignazio Lo Cicero on September 19th, 1942, in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Her father was an accomplished tailor who taught her how to sew, and they handcrafted formal attire for the neighborhood's best. She was known as "Little Luisa" in the shop, the youngest of eight sisters and one brother, and always under the watchful eye of her protective father. Her mother, a dedicated homemaker, taught her to cook authentic Italian food while her older siblings would take her to the beach in the summers. As a kid she spoke fluent Italian in the home and carried on Italian traditions while acclimating to life in America.  
Louise Grew up a city girl but later learned to love the countryside. She was a pageant winner in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the same year she graduated from high school. It was her first trip to summer camp that exposed her to the beautiful outdoors. The next summer, she traveled to the Jersey Shore with her girlfriends where she met Michael A. Quindazzi. They married in 1962 and they lived together in Closter, NJ raising a beautiful family and enjoying time with their large extended family.
Louise was an accomplished professional and earned certifications in accounting, insurance, and securities. She worked at several top financial service institutions, starting in an entry-level role at Goodbody & Co. and later promoted into sales. Through the 80's and 90's, she achieved Presidents Club for consecutive years at Prudential, American Savings, and Green Point Bank. She was both proud and humble about her contributions to Toast Masters International and as an Italian Translator. 
She had a love of horses but most enjoyed skiing, and moved to the Tannersville are back in 1986. Louise obtained her PSIA level 2 Certification and enjoyed teaching youths to ski at Hunter and Windham Mountain. She continued to love the ocean and mountains until her passing.
Louise is survived by her two children: Michael S Quindazzi and Spouse, Emma L. Quindazzi of Huntington Beach, CA; Michele L Hanley and spouse, James M. Hanley, of Queensbury, NY. She also is survived by five wonderful grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two of her loving sisters.
There is an open invitation to a Celebration of Life for Louise Quindazzi on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 2:00 to 3:30 at the Villa Vosilla Boutique Resort located at 6302 Main Street in Tannersville, NY.