Louis Padersky passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11th at the age of 95 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Gloria and two daughters Michele (Skip) and Lynn (Burt). Lou adored his grandchildren who will miss “Papa Lou” dearly: Dana (Brian), Marc, Jason, Scott, Leanne (Kevin) and Joni. Lou also enjoyed his grandsons by choice Josh (Tasia) and Michael. Lou was blessed with eight great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Samuel and Molly Padersky, brother Ben “Sonny” Padersky and sister Jean Somer.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York and served in the US Army during World War II. Lou moved the family to Norfolk in 1960 and was a long-time member of Temple Israel. He had a deep love of his Jewish faith and especially loved his borscht, matzah ball soup and challah. Lou basked in the glow of his family’s “Simchas” and had the great honor of reciting the blessings at each celebration. He devoted his heart and soul to his family.
After working in the plumbing business for several years, he became the owner of Arco Hardware. If he had his way, he would never have stopped working.
A special thank you to the kind and attentive caregivers who were with him in his last weeks. Our gratitude also goes to the professional and compassionate staff at Sentara Leigh Hospital during his final two days.
Burial will be at Forest Lawn on Wednesday, April 14th @ 11:00am with a live stream available at altmeyerfh.com. A Zoom Minyan will be at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 14th which can be viewed by visiting https://templeisraelva.org/
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Past Services
Cemetery
Wednesday April 14, 2021
11:00 am
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I’ll miss my FAV F-I-L dearly. I vacillated from Dad’s FAV S-I-L to his 2nd FAV due to tough competition.
Poppa Lou will be remembered as a most special grandfather by my children and by his great grand kids who had the special opportunity to spend Thanksgiving w/ their Poppa Lou & week summer 2019. I could go on, but Michele will be texting
me…”enough already, b4 u get yourself in trouble.” With Love
Love, Skip
So much love for Lou, Glo, and all of you. My heart is with you. May their lives continue in you. L’dor v’dor.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Louis Padersky, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Louis Padersky, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
LOU (LULU_ WAS A K IND AND GENTLE MAN…. ALWAYS WITH A SMILE AND A PLEASANT WORD. NOW HE AND BOODIE CAN RESUME THEIR “ROMEO” LUNCHES AGAIN……HE WILL BE IN SUCH GOOD COMPANY!!
I haven’t seen cousin Lou in many years, but used to talk to him when I would call Gloria. My memories of Lou would include his kindness and warmth whenever we spoke–whether it was in Brooklyn, Valley Stream, or Norfolk. Lou cared about you when he spoke, interested in your wellbeing. He will be missed. My heart goes out to Gloria, Michelle, Lynn and to all the family. Love, Barbara