Louis D’Alonzo, 99, of Nutley, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. Born in Italy, Louis was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Cilli) D’Alonzo. A graduate of Central High School in Newark, he later served his country for over three years in World War II as a member of the 102nd Infantry. Upon returning home he took a position with the Benedict-Miller Steel Co., where he was annually the company’s top salesman. Following his retirement, he avidly pursued his many hobbies, which included his greatest passion, mineral collecting, particularly micromounts. Lou’s enthusiasm for micromounts was infectious and he helped introduce many new collectors into the field, which resulted in his induction into the Micromounting Hall of Fame in 2015. A resident of Nutley for over 50 years, he was known to almost everyone in town, always dressed in his standard Khaki pants, crisp white shirt, and bowtie. To some he will be remembered as the “lollipop” man because he often carried lollipops or candy in his pocket for the children. Others might know him as the “bug man,” or “mineral man” because he often gave lectures on insects and minerals at the local elementary schools. Lou’s generosity to all, his unbridled optimism, and his passion for life and learning, earned him friends across many generations, and he will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. Lou is survived by his sister Helen Malec and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 9:30am from the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, (www.swbrownandson.com), 267 Centre St., Nutley.

The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am at Holy Family Church, Nutley.

The interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Visitors will be received at the funeral home on Sunday, July 24th from 3 – 5pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate

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