Louis J Piantadosi 2/11/32 - 7/25/26

Colonel Louis J. Piantadosi, USMC (Retired), of Whitehouse Station, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished military service, and dedication to his family and community. He had resided in Whitehouse Station for the past two and a half years, having previously made his home in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Born in Bound Brook, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Pellegrino and Mary Piantadosi. A graduate of Bound Brook High School, Colonel Piantadosi continued his education at Ithaca College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

In 1954, he began an extraordinary 32-year career with the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his military service, he served his country with honor and rose steadily through the ranks, earning promotion to Colonel in 1977. Upon his retirement in 1985, he had established a remarkable record of leadership, courage, and commitment to the Corps.

In recognition of his exemplary service, Colonel Piantadosi received numerous military decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with one star, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He was a longtime member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Woodbridge, Virginia.  Following his retirement from active duty, Colonel Piantadosi remained devoted to his fellow veterans and Marines.  He was an active member of the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, along with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, where he played a major role in numerous Scholarship Galas including Atlantic City, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Colonel Piantadosi will be remembered as a proud Marine, respected leader, and a man of integrity whose life exemplified the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment.

He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Jean in 1998 and his two sisters, Rosemarie Conover and Lena Gentile.

He is survived by his devoted son, Brian Piantadosi and his wife, Michele Renda of Whitehouse Station; his granddaughter, Tessa Piantadosi and her husband, Even Lick; and his three great grandchildren, Amelia, Henry and Jonathan.