Louis F. Bartholomew
Louis F. Bartholomew, 96 of Rome, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Rome Healthcare.
Louis was born in Rome on October 4, 1928, the son of Luigi and Filomena Bartholomew. He attended Rome schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy. On February 8, 1964, he married Celia “Ginger” Caticchio in St. John the Baptist Church, a blessed union of 61 years.
Louis was an avid golfer and was a member of Kanon Valley Country Club for 25+ years. He started downhill skiing at the age of 50 and skied with his friends at Snow Ridge Ski Resort for many years.
Louis is survived by his beloved wife Celia “Ginger”, son Matthew (Joanne) Bartholomew, and several cherished nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings Linda Colangelo, Lola Giambona, and Germo Bartholomew.
Funeral services will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio as celebrant. Calling hours will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the Mass. Burial will be in the spring at St. John’s Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo St.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or to the Humane Society of Rome New York Inc.
You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy online at: www.bottinifuneralhome.com .
