Fr. Louis was born in Cologno Monzese, Italy. He earned his Masters in Education from Loyola Marymount University and an M.A. in Social Studies from Lehigh University. Fr. Louis professed his vows as a Cleric Regular of St. Paul (Barnabite) on September 29, 1950. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 8, 1957. Fr. Louis has been Pastor at two Canadian parishes run by the Barnabites and served as Superior in various Barnabite communities. He has served the community of Our Lady of the Rosary as an Associate Pastor since 1990, as well as being the spiritual advisor for Magnificat and the Padre Pio devotions.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 9 - 10 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston, New York 14092, where a Commendation Service will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Barnabite Cemetery at Fatima Shrine.