Louis A. Vanzini

Louis A. Vanzini, age 90, of Wayne passed on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Louis was born to Frank and Erminia Vanzini in the family home at 124 Grassy Plain Street in Bethel, Connecticut. Raised in Bethel, he graduated from Bethel High School in 1952, where he served as Class President. Louis pursued higher education at the University of Connecticut, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Following his studies, Louis served in the United States Army, where he was stationed overseas in several countries. His service was marked by dedication, and he achieved the “Marksman” designation before being honorably discharged on August 31, 1963, upon completing his reserve obligation.

Louis built a successful career as an engineer, working for various companies before establishing his own business, P.C. Drilling, in 1972. Originally based in Paterson, New Jersey, the company later relocated to Fairfield. For three decades, Louis led the company with integrity and expertise until his son, Mark, assumed leadership in 2002. Under new management, the company evolved, merging with partners to become PCR Technologies, now located in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Louis was a man of quiet brilliance, a steady presence whose intelligence and reliability were matched only by his subtle, quick wit. Beneath his reserved demeanor was a man of immense integrity, someone whose word was his bond and whose actions always aligned with his values. An avid snow skier and golfer, Louis found joy both on the slopes and fairways, but it was in his garage workshop that his true talents shined. With a natural gift for craftsmanship, he transformed raw wood into beautiful furniture, from intricate toy boxes and charming rocking horses for his grandchildren to custom fencing that framed his home with care. There was little he couldn’t fix, his hands skilled and his mind ever resourceful. Beyond his woodworking, Louis possessed a remarkable artistic flair, creating stunning paintings that revealed his keen eye for detail and beauty, a quiet testament to his boundless creativity.

He was the loving husband of the late Maureen Vanzini (d. 2022) and the mother of his children Beverlee Vanzini of Budd Lake; he was the devoted father of Mark Vanzini and his wife Lisa of Wayne, and Matthew Vanzini and his wife Jane of Somerset, and his step children Christopher Cerrina and his wife Elisa of Tuscaloosa, AL,  and Terry Davis and her husband Terry of Park Ridge; he was the cherished grandfather of Louis, Christian, Julia, Christopher, Emily and Lindsay; he was the loved brother of Diana Wellman of Newtown, CT; and devoted uncle of Kyle Wellman and Parris Wellman.

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Flowers or memorial donations would be greatly appreciated. For those interested in making a memorial donation please consider St Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.