Louis “Lou” Albertrani
March 21, 1957 - July 13, 2024
Louis “Lou” Albertrani, age 67, of New Castle, DE, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 21, 1957, he was a son of the late Anthony and Barbara (Abatemarco) Albertrani. Lou made his career in horse training and racing. He trained horses that won the Eclipse Award, multiple Graded Stakes winners, and trained the 1999 Breeder’s Cup and Sprint Champion, Artax. Lou was also a track official at Parx Racing.
In his free time, Lou loved to travel to new places. Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his family.
Lou was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Barbara Albertrani. He is survived by his loving wife, Denise Albertrani; siblings, Tom Albertrani (Fonda) of Palm Harbor, FL, Mary Jo Salvato (Pete) of Farmingdale, NY, and Annette Beyer (Iggie) of West Islip, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am until 12 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 pm, following the visitation, at St. Paul Parish, 209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lou’s memory to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue, P.O. Box 407, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 or online by clicking here, or to Turning for Home, Inc., P.O. Box 300, Bensalem, PA 19020 or online by clicking here.
Annette
Louie will be so very missed. He stay here was way too short and I’m so sorry for our lose. His smile and his laugh was always present. His life was so full and he accomplished so much to be proud of in his chosen field. Mostly I’ll remember him at all our family gatherings with his warmth and quick wit. He’ll always be in my prayers.
Debbie Shehadi
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way, Denise. Lou was a great guy.
Mary and Joseph ABATEMARCO
Louie was a great nephew of his Uncle Joey! Louie always called his uncle on special occasions and important dates in Uncle Joey’s life . He was always cheerful, cheerful and caring! Aunt Mary loved him as well. We will miss him !
Danielle Gibson
Going to miss Lou so much. I loved seeing him every day at work and talking horses with him. He was one of the kindest people I ever met. He had such a deep love for horseracing and I loved hearing his stories. Lou you will be missed and I will never forget you!
Mary Jo & Peter Salvato
Louie always lit up the room whenever we were together, a loving big brother to us all!
So many great memories that we will cherish forever!
We will miss him dearly, may he rest in God’s eternal peace!
All our love ❤️
Scott Jones
You will be missed Lou. It only seemed like yesterday you were in my office when you and Denise visited this past meet. From all your friends at the Fair Grounds.
Steve Jordan
Lou always had a positive attitude, which is often hard to maintain in the profession we chose. He loved his horses, and his family. Denise always provides great humor in any situation, and our prayers go out to her. Rest in peace, my friend.
Michael Chovanes
Lou treated his horses and the people around as kindly as anyone could.
He respected our sport and was one of the few trainers to wear a sport coat into the saddling paddock, even when saddling one of my slow horses.
Sharon Gunther
Lou you were a great man. May God bless you !!! You will be sorely missed.❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🏇🏇🏇
Linda and James Dyekman Chesapeake City, Maryland
Denise, James and I are so sorry to hear of the death of Lou. Both of you shared your kind and loving way with so many. Being with you in your home,having coffee and talking horses and or course roosters, and seeing Normans Rooster you purchased from Ginny at the auction,that Jim painted, is a wonderful memory for me. You remain in our prayers, and please know that Lou is at peace in the gentle hands of our Father. Jim and I will have a mass said for our friend, Lou.
Sincere condolences, we are here to help you anytime Denise. Linda and James Dyekman, Chesapeake City, MD
Larry & Annie Lester
Denise & Family:
Lou was a wonderful person, an avid horse trainer winning many championship races and he never met a horse he couldn’t tame. Lou will be missed and lived life to its fullest married to Denise for 33 years. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Denise and the family. Love, Larry, Annie, Alex and Michael
Crystal & Gregory Moore
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to our beautiful neighbor and friend, Denise, and family. Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. It’s been 23 years, we’ve gotten to know you and Lou as neighbors, first…then friends. Lou will be sadly missed! He left us too soon, but will never be forgotten. God knows best! R.I.P. Lou🙏🏾 Denise, we’re praying for your comfort and peace during this sorrowful time. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you.
Crystal and Greg
Tom and Fonda Albertrani
Lou will be missed by his family and friends, especially the racing community. He loved his horses and enjoyed talking to everyone on the backstretch. We are very sad with the loss of our brother. He will be dearly missed.
Susan Falcone
It was a joy being Louie’s first cousin. I will miss his laughter and love for life. He is now with his Parents, Grandparents, and I’m sure Aunt Fay and Uncle Nick will be there to greet him with loving arms. Prayerfully
Annette & Iggie Beyer
Louie was very predictable. Always Happy, Smiling and Laughing. Was a great son, husband, big brother, and uncle. Always positive, easy going, and made any room a little bit brighter. I will miss our Sunday phone calls. We love you and will miss you. You will stay in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my dear brother Louie. ❤️❤️
Cindy Tomlinson Kling
Denise, I am so sorry to hear about losing Lou. Many good memories of sharing a barn with Lou, you and your dad at Keystone.
Joanne and Bill Folber
Louie was so loved. I will always remember and cherish the laughs and good times we had at family gatherings through the years.
He always had a smile on his face and kind words. Bill and I always looked forward to seeing him and catching up. He will be missed.
Rest in peace, dear cousin.
Forever in our hearts. ❤️
Kathleen Marie Anderson
I just had a message from Lou about 10 days ago sent through a client who ran at Parx from Fair Hill. I could just feel the laughter and joy in his greeting — “say hi to Dr. Anderson from Lou!” His positive attitude and work ethic was rare and will be sorely missed by all who knew him either in passing or every day. Denise please know we are all sending you love and energy to help you through this sad time . . . Kathy and your Fair Hill friends xxoo
Susan Botts
Denise, I was so saddened to hear about Lou’s passing. He was always so cheerful and loved to reminisce about “Good Ole Days” in horse racing. He will be deeply missed. With heartfelt sadness, may Lou rest in peace.
Susan Botts