Assembly Resolution No. 480

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

MOURNING the death of Louis R. Ligouri,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Louis R. Ligouri of Endicott, New York, died on Thursday,
July 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Broome County, Louis R. Ligouri was
born and raised in Endicott; he graduated from SUNY Binghamton (now
Binghamton University) with a master's degree in Management Science; and

WHEREAS, Louis R. Ligouri distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, For 25 years, Louis R. Ligouri worked for The Prudential
Insurance Company as a representative, sales manager, and general
manager; he also worked in the financial services department of BSB Bank
& Trust for five years before becoming the co-Founder and Executive
Director of the Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC); and

WHEREAS, Louis R. Ligouri's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Louis R. Ligouri was involved in the performing arts as
both a performer and a producer for many years; in addition to the EPAC
Repertory Company, he appeared with many other local theater companies
including the St. Anthony Players, SRO Productions, and the Ballet Arts
Theatre; and

WHEREAS, Some of his performance credits include "Fiddler on the
Roof" (Tevye), "Tommy" (Uncle Ernie), "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Ciaphas)
and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (Senex); and

WHEREAS, In 2010, Louis R. Ligouri was the recipient of the Heart of
the Arts Award for making a significant impact on and contributing to
the arts in Broome County; and

WHEREAS, Together with Artistic Director Patrick Foti, Louis R.
Ligouri helped produce hundreds of shows at EPAC since its inception in
1998; they also founded one of the first children's theater workshops in
the area in 1996, the St. Anthony Players Youth Troupe; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Ray and Rose (Quaranta)
Ligouri, and his brother, Armando Ligouri, Louis R. Ligouri is survived
by his wife, Tracy "TJ" (Johnson); daughter, Heather (Dan) Esposito;
son, Lou Jr. (Kelly) Ligouri; three grandchildren, Sam, Eli and Lily;

sister-in- law, Diana Ligouri; and one brother, Anthony (Mary) Ligouri;
and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Louis R. Ligouri leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; he will be deeply missed and truly merits the
grateful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Louis R. Ligouri, and to express its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Louis R. Ligouri.