The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Louis J. Carnesale to accompany him to his final resting place and attend his Military Honors, we will be honored to do so.
Louis John Carnesale, 83, of Goleta, CA, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Originally from Ventnor City, New Jersey, and of Italian descent, Mr. “Lou” Carnesale was a star football player and scholarship athlete at Lafayette College, in Pennsylvania.
After graduating with a degree in Economics, he proudly served in the U.S. Army in between the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was honorably discharged.
Lou and his wife Lucie, moved to Santa Barbara in 1960. For more than 50 years, he held a successful real estate investment business and developed many properties along the central California coast. One of his passions was the restoration of his family home and avocado farm, the historic Franklin Ranch estate in Goleta. Lou served as a trustee at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, IN, for 15 years and was later awarded emeritus trustee status.
Lou was a bold idea man with a healthy appetite for adventure, debate, opportunity, politics and a strong sense of humor. Most of all he loved his family, good food, and held a strong Catholic faith. His boisterous laugh, unwavering support and sound advice will be missed by all that knew him well.
Mr. Carnesale is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lucie B. Taylor Carnesale, 4 children and 2 grandchildren: John L. Carnesale, Louis V. Carnesale, Virginia P. Carnesale, Carrie L. (Charles) Bissell, Ashlie T. Bissell and Halie M. Bissell.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the funeral home to the church services then to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: PLEASE BRING YOUR FLAGS, they will not be provided.Time Table for Thursday, 12 APR 18:0845 - Stage at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Home, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
https://goo.gl/maps/YoWBzW3ASip0900 - Mission briefing
0915 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
0930 - KSU to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1300 E. Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
https://goo.gl/maps/E1sy25FxdAR20945 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to church
1000 - Memorial service
1100 - Est Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach at conclusion of service
1115 - KSU to Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Chanel Dr. Montecito CA 93108
https://goo.gl/maps/AwwFzvAbdz821130 - Est arrival at Cemetery
1145 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to graveside for service and Military Honors
R/C John Archuleta
So Cal PGR Ride Captain45jarchuleta@gmail.com
805-441-8506
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
