Obituary of Louis Vasilios Primpas
Louis Vasilios Primpas, born June 11, 1925 in Saugas, Massachusetts, passed from this earth on Monday October 19, 2020. He was the son of Vasilios and Katina (Pavlis) Primpas. Celebrating his memory are his beloved wife Judith of thirty-two years, his sister Eve and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Charles, and his sister Poppy.
Louis attended Eliot Elementary School in Canton, MA, Boston Latin School graduating on his sixteenth birthday and earned an Electrical Engineering Degree at Northeastern University.
He served in the United States Army achieving the rank of Sergeant earning an Expert Marksmanship medal and combat medals while serving in Hawaii tending radar in the pineapple fields during World War II. His fascination for radar later led him to earning his Electrical Engineering degree at Northeastern University using the GI Bill. He participated in an accelerated program compressing a four year curriculum into three.
Louis worked in the corporate world for 15 years, but truly enjoyed being an entrepreneur where he owned and operated Armstrong Metals and Kunkle Forge. Through these two companies he established a work co-op program allowing him to mentor co-op students from his Alma Mater. Louis also earned his real estate license and managed multiple commercial properties in the area. Among the highlights of his many accomplishments was his first solo flight.
Louis was a gregarious person and was very proud of his Greek heritage. He enjoyed family reunions, cooking and baking and was especially known for his excellent clam chowder and baklava! Among his many hobbies were golfing, racing D Utilities hydroplanes, power boating and fishing in Boston, Cape Ann, Cape Cod, and Maine waters. He was a life member of the Quincy Yacht Club in Quincy, Massachusetts serving as treasurer for a period. He also enjoyed hosting pool parties for family and friends.
In honor of Louis on the day of his passing, an evening prayer service was held by his great-nephew's family.
According to his wishes, Louis cremation has taken place and arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162. Final Inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.
