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Louis Marchuk Edward P. McKinney
1943 – 1943 1935 – 2024

Louis (Lou) Marchuk passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Edward P. McKinney, 88, of Watertown, passed
the age of 80. Born in a labor camp in Germany on December 1, 1943, away February 1, 2024, at Samaritan Medical
Lou spent his first years in a displaced persons camp before moving to Center.
a coal mining community in Belgium, and then immigrating to the Mr. McKinney was born July 28, 1935, in
United States in 1955 with his father, mother, and sister at age 11. Elmira, NY, son of E. Phillips and Martha (Fudge) McKinney. He
Lou later moved to the Fairview Village section of Camden where, in graduated from Newfield High School and received a Forestry degree
the late 1960s, he met the love of his life, Dolores (D’Adamo), and from Paul Smith’s College. Mr. McKinney served in the United States
they remained by each other’s side until the very last moments of his Army and was honorably discharged in 1958.
life. Lou and Dolores were devotedly married for more than 53 years,
having two children, Nikole (Schwender) and Adam (Marchuk). On October 18, 1958, he married Rosemary (Grant) McKinney at
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church with Reverend Benoit Dostie
Wickedly smart, and a life-long student, Lou was a graduate officiating. Mrs. McKinney pre-deceased her husband on January 20,
of Camden Catholic High School and Drexel University. An 2014.
accomplished and highly respected civil engineer and professional
land surveyor, Lou spent more than 40 years with the New Jersey Mr. McKinney was a New York State Licensed Land Surveyor and a
Department of Transportation where, in the late 1990s, he served as Certified Photogrammetrist, retiring from LaFave, White & McGivern
the lead surveyor for the State of New Jersey to settle the longstanding LS PC. He was a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, an avid reader, student
boundary dispute between New Jersey and the State of New York of history and loved spending time with his family and friends.
over Ellis Island (where Lou, himself, arrived in the United States Surviving are two sons, Gregory (Lesley), Watertown, Gary (Joanne),
some 40 years earlier). He held leadership positions with multiple Dexter, a daughter, Laura (Paul) Mikolaitis, Massachusetts, three
professional organizations, received numerous awards and accolades, grandchildren, Christopher (Dannii Trotter) McKinney, Dr. Colleen
and his contributions to the field are enduring. Always generous with (Kyle Kucharski) McKinney, Taylor McKinney, a great grandson,
his time, Lou was a mentor to many. Acacius, a brother, William (Yvonne) McKinney, Fair Oaks, CA, and
But where Lou made his greatest impact was in his humanity, and several nieces and nephews.
with his family and friends. For those lucky enough to fall in those Calling were held February 7th at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home,
categories, “Big Lou,” as he was affectionately known, was larger than Inc. A funeral mass was held February 8th at St. Patrick’s Church.
life. He left an immediate and lasting impression on everyone he Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be
met, and people were drawn to him. He was “that guy” - the one that made to www.dlcalarco.com.
everyone gravitated towards, wanted to sit with or talk with, or spend
just a few minutes with, in any setting. He was a leading character Louis Raimondi
in all the old stories, and a leader in life. Lou was sharp-witted and 1932 – 2024
opinionated, and he loved to debate - about everything - even when
you agreed. He was big-hearted and kind, the first to offer a helping Louis A. Raimondi peacefully departed this world
hand to anyone needing it, and abundantly generous, never wanting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Hackensack
any recognition or credit. He was uniquely authentic and lived his life Hospital. He was 91 years old.
with integrity. And he was the world’s best Dziadzia - the title I think Lou served in the Coast Guard during the Korea
he cherished the very most in life. War. He was on the NCEES (National Council for Examiners for

Lou was loved. He leaves big shoes to fill, and words cannot describe Engineering and Surveying) and served as past president. He was also
how much he will be missed. active with the NJ State Licensing Board for Engineers and Surveyors.
He was known as a Professional Engineer, Professional Planner, and a
Lou is survived by his wife Dolores. His daughter Nikole (Schwender) Certified Municipal Engineer. He also was the Borough Engineer for
and husband Michael, grandchildren Luke and Noah, and four-legged Westwood NJ along with many other towns in the Pascack Valley area
best friend, Harry. His son Adam (Marchuk) and wife Raven, and including Orange County NY. Lou founded Raimondi Associates P.C.
grandchildren Gabriel and Zackary. His son Louis J. Sr. (Vogel) and in Monroe NY and Raimondi Associates P.A. providing Engineering
wife Sandra, grandchildren Louis Jr. and wife Stephanie, Matthew and Land Surveying services for numerous clients for over 30 years.
and wife Farah, Zachary, and Olivia, and great-grandsons Louis J. III
(James) and John Richard. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife Carolyn, his four
children, Chris and his spouse Leann, Michael, David, Laura and
Services were held January 19th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish his two stepchildren, Janice and her spouse Dominic, and Amy.
Shrine - St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Lindenwold, NJ. His memories and kindness will always be cherished within his five
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice grandchildren, Kimberly, Joseph, Thomas, Andrew, and Nicole, and
in Lou’s honor. If unsure, Lou was a strong supporter of Ukrainian his three step grandchildren Timothy (Caitlin), Meghan, and Haley,
charities and animal shelters and welfare organizations. which he loved and cherished.

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