Luigi Meucci, born in 1926, passed away peacefully in Lady Lake, Florida on September 5th, 2022.
Luigi was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Gustavo Meucci and Mary Sasso-Meucci. He served in WWII as a radio and a gunner technician, while stationed in the Philippines. He was also a master craftsman with his ornamental ironworks and structural steel business, L&M Metals, for over 40 years! Luigi’s intricate hand forged ornamental iron work won him numerous awards and his outstanding work can be seen throughout Ft. Lauderdale on Las Olas Blvd and surrounding areas.
He is survived by his children; Louis Meucci, Triston Meucci, Hope Meucci, and Paul Meucci; his 5 grandsons; Jason Meucci, Alex Phiffer, Max Meucci, Justin Meucci-Hoeschele, and Gus Meucci; and one great-grandson Ryan-Meucci-Hoeschele.
Luigi touched countless lives with his generosity and will never be forgotten.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 15th, from 2-4 PM at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, FL. A burial with full military honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL, will take place on Friday, September 16th.