Louis N Yanniello, 89 of Mays Landing passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26 at his Mays Landing Condo, whilst clinging to pictures of family and loved ones.

Born to Sam and Virginia Yanniello of Main Street Mays Landing and owners of Sam’s Grocery, the first ever Italian Market in Southern New Jersey, Louis began his love for his lifelong community and since flourished in the town from childhood. Louis took that passion for community to the next level and joined the United States Navy, serving valiantly in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1952. He then returned to his hometown of Mays Landing to begin what would be a lifelong career based in Service Leadership.

In 1956 he married his wife, Laura Marie Yanniello, nee Sposito of Mizpah, NJ. They were married for 57 years, before her passing in 2013.

By 1960, Louis had founded and established his own real estate brokerage company, Louis N. Yanniello Real Estate, which was a staple of downtown Mays Landing for over 50 years. The company still stands today and was proudly merged with Balsley Losco Real Estate. Lou’s commitment and dedication to his community did not stop there. He was a proud member of the Italian American Club, served as Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, was an avid and passionate member of St. Vincent DePaul Church, a place where many of his weekends were spent dedicating himself to serving those in need. He was a philanthropist for many charitable organizations including the Navy League, Mary Knoll Missionaries, The VFW of Atlantic County, The WWF fund, and Trocki Hebrew Academy of Atlantic County. For his town of Mays Landing, Lou was known by many as a savior. He never never turned a needy hand away and made sure every child of the town was fed when necessary. In the 1990s, Louis Served as Chairman of the Board for Shore Memorial Health system and was awarded the Howard S. Stainton “Who’s Who Award” and remained on their society as a lifelong member.

Though Lou found purpose and passion in serving and contributing to his community, his fondest memories and joys were found with family and loved ones. He was happiest taking weekend trips with his wife Laura, their son, Louis-Michael, daughter in Law, Sondra, and their son, his only grandson, Marc. Summers were spent in Ocean City, New Jersey, where he relished in the family atmosphere of the town. He enjoyed spending Saturday afternoons watching children enjoy themselves at Young’s Skating Center where Pizza and a Pretzel were generously provided for him. Lou will be most remembered for his generosity and many commitments. He was a selfless man who found fulfillment through acts of kindness.

He is predeceased by his parents Sam and Virgina, wife Laura, and his brother Dominick, and sister in law, Hilda Galli.

He is survived by his son, Louis Michael Yanniello, daughter in law, Sondra Dublinsky, and grandson Marc Yanniello. He is also survived by his sisters in law, Angela Bucca and Eileen Bosco, nieces Tina Bucca Symanski, Toni Bosco Kolman, Mitzi Bosco Carlson, and Eileen Bosco as well as many great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by cousins Mary Yanniello Fries, and Sandra Yanniello.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main Street, Mays Landing, NJ from 2pm-3pm, where a service will be held at 3pm with Military Honors. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please give to your local community.