Louis Donald DiOrio, 76, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 4, 2020. He entered this world on December 16, 1943 in Providence, RI, born to Ralph and Molly DiOrio. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary. He is survived by his 3 daughters Christine, Lisa and Denise, his brother Ralph, sister Jude Ann, and 3 grandchildren. Louis served in the Army and was the owner of New England Communications for over 30 years. He had a love of music and playing the trumpet. Burial is private.
Sorry I just heard about lou’s passing, my deepest condolences. He made my trumpet mouthpieces for years. He was an amazing man. Sincerely, Tom Santagatsma
Thank you Tom. My father made beautiful mouthpieces. He surely loved his music.
Louis made me many custom pieces over the 20 years I have been his customer. I still play them daily and have the written correspondences from him over the years. Every time we spoke on the phone, our conversations would span many different topics and last for over an hour. Louis has definitely left his mark in this world and be remembered by many of us in the brass community !!!
Rest in Eternal Peace my brother !!!
So sorry to hear about Lewis Diorio passing. I bought many a trumpet mouthpiece from Lewis and had many conversations with Mary. I bought the almost every backbore and top he had. One of the best mouthpieces I have and still use. May g-d be with him for all eternity.
A friend and fellow trumpet player Augie Greco
So sorry to learn of Louis’ passing. He was a master mouthpiece maker; I ‘ve been playing on his pieces for 20 + years. He was also a fine gentleman.
Peter Polk
My name is Bishop Rodney VonPackal , I am a Antiochean Orthodox Bishop . I know that this is very late in coming , however , I would very much like to offer my heart felt condolences on both your Mother’s and Father’s passing ,They will be deeply missed . I had the pleasure of being aquatinted with both Mary and Louis through the trumpet mouthpieces having the pleasure of meeting them in New York City at the Charles Colin Brass Conference . Your father made all my trumpet mouthpieces of which I still play . I still have fond memories of your dad’s humor and how beautiful and stunning that your mom appeared . I use too enjoy teasing and respectfully flirting with her. I am saddened to hear of their passing and will offer both of their names up during our Divine Liturgy , May the Soul’s of the Faithfully Departed Rest in Peace and Light Perpetual Shine upon Them and may the Peace , Grace and Love of God the Father , God the Son and God the Holy Spirit be with. You. ☮️☦️
Hello to Family of Louis DiOrio, May I offer my Sincerest Condolences at this time.
I only came across this now searching for a possible contact with your father… I worked for him for several years at NEC, and tried to reach him over the last decade and a half… He taught me telephone technology and so much about sales as well… Sadly I never got to hear him play, and his mouthpieces are actually famous world wide !
I remember meeting most of the family when Mary made an absolutely incredible Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner… Most of the office was there… The Office was Still located at the old Hartford Ave. site… Louis and Mary were such lovable Folks ! Do you know, I still have a Copy of his business card to this day from NEC with the Classic Ma Bell Telephone Symbol on the front…
Condolences and Best Regards,
Alexander J. Federowicz