Louis P. Renna

Colonie- Louis Patrick Renna died at home on August 4, 2017 after a hard- fought battle with Scleroderma. He was born on November 16, 1950 in Schenectady, NY to Antoinette Gizzi Renna and the late Anthony F. Renna. Lou was raised in Schenectady, where he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1968, and later from Schenectady County Community College. He was employed by the Albany Police Department from 1972 until he retired in 1997. He then worked for Philip Livingston Middle School as a Safety Officer, was a school bus driver for South Colonie, and was one of the original owners of Albany Aquaducks. He was also the owner of Dutch Apple Cruises. Lou was adored by his family and was their biggest cheerleader and supporter. You could always count on him for a good joke. Lou will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, and big heart. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly. Lou is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Gerri (DiCerbo) Renna; his devoted mother Antoinette Renna; his faithful children Janel (Brad) Mosburg and Anthony (Melissa) Renna; his grandson and “buddy, pal, friend for life” Brady Patrick Mosburg; his supportive siblings Frank (Sharon) Renna, Dee Dee (Tom) Lawrence, Nancy (Kevin) Harrigan, Rosemarie (Richard) VanPatten, Teresa (John) Cristello, Toni (Dave) McGraw, and Luann (Anthony) Friello, sister-in-law Judy (Ed) Koellermeier, brother-in-law Dave McMorris, aunts, uncles, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services Wednesday, August 9, 2017 9:15 am in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany thence to Christ Our Light Church at 10:00 a.m. where Lou’s funeral Mass will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit in the funeral home Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 4pm to 7 pm. The Rite of Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Schenectady, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Steffens Scleroderma Foundation at www.steffens-scleroderma.org or a charity of your choice. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com.

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Louis P. Renna

November 16, 1950 - August 4, 2017