Luigi "Louie" Belmonte

Luigi Belmonte, age 87, passed away on June 17, 2023 at his home in Salida,  surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on November 19, 1935 in Santa Maria Le Grotte, Italy to Simone and Mafalda Belmonte, where he grew up and operated a local market. 

In 1968 Luigi moved to the United States to marry the love of his life, Lena Taverna, who had also migrated to the U.S. from Italy in 1963.  They were married in Salida on October 26, 1968 and began their lives together raising five boys.

His first job in the U.S. was working for the railroad building train tracks.  He later worked for Greenberg’s Furniture where he was employed for 26 years.

Mr. Belmonte enjoyed making homemade Italian wine, cheese, spaghetti sauce, and sausage.  He was passionate about gardening and tending to his beautiful green lawn and fruit trees.  Most summer evenings you could catch him sitting outside on the front porch, water hose in hand watching the cars go by.  He liked classic cars and took pleasure in driving his Lincoln and Cadillac around town.  He looked forward to family dinners and gatherings, where he enjoyed spending time with family and sharing stories of his youth in the old country.  Those stories and the time spent with him will be cherished and he will be greatly missed!

He was proceeded in death by his parent’s- Simone and Mafalda, brother’s- Tonino, Guido and Raffaele, all of Italy.

He is survived by his wife, Lena of the family home in Salida, son’s  Sam (Keli) of Wiggins,  Tony (Kim) of Nathrop, John (Starr) of Salida, , Mike (Brenda) of Canon City,  Carmelo (Jennifer) of Salida, sister’s Triesta Belmonte and Lorreta Bertolotti, both of Italy, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lewisandglenn.com

The Memorial Service has been postponed, and will be scheduled for a later date per the families wishes.

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