Hello, My mother, Ann Upton, lived next door to Lou at Searstone until her death in August 2015. Their relationship started off rather slowly as she found him a bit crusty. But, it wasn't long before they developed quite a friendship. They tolerated each other's political leanings (I think they really enjoyed the reparte - always civil and witty. He was so good to her when she became weaker. He would bring up her newspaper every day and leave it outside her door. Then, he got worried about whether she could bend down to pick it up so he would put it on a bookshelf outside her door. Always the gentleman, he was. He often visited her when she moved to assisted living and cried when he realized she was dying. I checked in on him periodically but not recently and am so sorry that I did not know he was ill so that I could have visited. He was a good man. Marsha Munn, Raleigh

Lou was a great guy, passionate, single minded and confident. He wanted to share his knowledge of Suduko and computers with his friends. He faithfully used the gym and pool to maintain his independence. He loved his family and friends. Lou wanted to be independent and stay in his home during this last illness. I'm so glad that he was able to do that. He will be missed.

We wish to offer our thoughts and prayers to the entire Mitta and Masseth Famlies. Lew married our Aunt Henny and we had the great privilege to get to know Him and enjoyed our time and conversations with them . Great Man. John and Thelma Rombaut, Brockport NY

I was sorry to hear of Lou's passing. A true friend to all, a colleague and friend of mine too who shared work with me in the same department at RTP in the mid-80s. I enjoyed our talks about baseball and our shared Italian heritage, my parents were born in Sicily. Always engaging, funny, a great sense of humor and although we only spent a couple of years working together, he's always on my mind when I watch UNC basketball and baseball games. I'm sorry for your loss, Frank J Schepis

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We always enjoyed Lou's company at the IBM Retiree's meetings. Ann and Ernie Bier

Thoughts and prayers to the whole Mitta family. Your dad was a God send to my mom and I am so thankful he came into our lives all those years ago. I am heart broken. Please know how much he meant to us all. Love and sympathy from the Masseth family

We bought his house at 18 colburn dr in Poughkeepdie NY in 1964 and lived there for 20 yrs. Loved that home. Moved to Raleigh in 1984. I took care of Amy at Raleigh Community Hospital now Duke Raleigh.We sat behind Lou at St Raphael for a long time and then wondered where he went Then missed seeing him swimming at Healthtrax. Our condolences to the family. Theresa and Judy Nutter

So sad to hear of Lou's passing. Planning to have dinner with him. Really enjoyed his company when our joint friends gathered after a dinner. Friends with his wife Henny also. Evelyn and Al Terry

Ken, I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jolane Sullivan

Lou was a true gentleman. My family moved to Raleigh in January, 1965 and my mother, Margaret Glennon was one of the early locals hired by IBM. I believe she actually helped him with the typing of his thesis for Syracuse and they became lifelong friends. After my mom suffered a stroke in 2005 Lou would visit her at the Sunnybrook nursing home and it was a tremendous lift for her spirits. He dropped by every few months and I was able to form a friendship with him and am grateful for his kindness to my mother. He will certainly be missed.

Please know of our love and prayers for all the family of our good friend, Lou Mitta. I became good friends as neighbors at SearStone as we discussed sports, especially UNC, and politics. We are saddened by his death and pray that the family will find comfort and encouragment from our great and gracious God who knows intimately the pain of loss you are experiencing today.