My Great Uncle Louis

I found out last week that my Great Uncle Louis Bini passed away. This is a picture of him and his wife at my Grandpa's 80th birthday. He had been suffering with Lou Gehrig's disease for some time now. He went peacefully in the night, here is the obituary:

Louis John Bini Peacefully at home on May 8, 2007 at 82. Dearly beloved husband of Aurora Bini. Loving father of Gene Foschi, Diane Ellis (husband, Bill Ellis), Julie Carter and Joe Bini. Devoted grandpa of Jennifer Ellis, Rob Foschi, Sarah Ellis, Bryan Ellis and Elia Bini. Dear brother of the late Albert Bini. A native of San Francisco, Louis served in the 1st Calvary Division of the U.S. Army. He was a decorated World War II Veteran. A recipient of the Purple Heart. Louis was past commander of the American Legion Post 82; a member of the Peninsula Social Club; Italian Catholic Federation and an active member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Friends are invited to visit from 6-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME, 977 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2007 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Ave., San Mateo. Committal at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo. In lieu of flowers, donations to Forbes Norris, MDA/ALS Research Center, 2324 Sacramento St. #111, SF, CA 94115 preferred.