Luigi’s Obituary Luigi “Fast Louie” DaRold, 93, of Hannastown, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at RNC of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. Born December 6, 1925 in White Valley, PA, he was a son of the late Francesco DaRold and Zelinda (DeBattista) DaRold. Lou moved to Italy with his mother and sister in 1926, and returned to the United States in 1946 at the age of 21 so he would not lose his American citizenship.
In 1950, he was drafted to serve in the Korean War and earned the rank of Corporal. During his active duty from 1950 to 1952 with the 7th Infantry Division, he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge with two bronze stars, the Korean Service Medal, and a Purple Heart. He then served in the Army reserves until 1956.
In 1955, Lou earned his Barber certificate and license and began working at Frank’s Barber Shop in Greensburg until 1956 when he opened his own barber shop, “Lou’s Barber Shop,” on Ligonier Street in Latrobe. He continued to serve the community cutting hair in Latrobe until the age of 90 when illness forced him to retire. Throughout the years, he acquired the nickname “Fast Louie” known throughout Latrobe.
He missed the shop and his customers but enjoyed visiting when he could to sit and talk to customers while his son, Lou, continued the barber tradition. Lou was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No.
515, Latrobe, the Amvets in Greensburg, and Keystone Rod & Gun Club. When he wasn’t behind the barber chair, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ines Marchesini.
Lou is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pasqueline “Pat” (Santone) DaRold of Hannastown; one daughter, Shirley A. DaRold of Hannastown; one son, Louis DaRold, and his wife Carol A., of Irwin; one grandson, David “Dan” Nagy, Jr., of Hannastown; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Margaret Santone of Hannastown and Donald and Dolores Miller of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews both locally and in Italy. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, RNC of Greater Pittsburgh, and Arnold Palmer Pavilion for their excellent care. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM Friday at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, Inc., 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe.
Military services will be conducted at 9:15 AM Saturday in the funeral home by the Latrobe Derry Veterans Honor Guard. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Saturday at St. Bartholomew Church, Crabtree, with the Rev. Justin Matro, O.S.B., as celebrant.
Private entombment will be Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of Luigi DaRold at donate. lls.org/lls.
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