Lou Allesi

orchidhunter · February 21, 2009, 09:24 PM

Lou Allesi one of the good holster makers and "good gun people" lost his battle with cancer today. RIP Lou. For those wishing to send regards to the family send them to Tom Kulwicki at [email protected]. He will ensure the family receives them. orchidhunter

rantingredneck · February 21, 2009, 09:25 PM

RIP,

I'd read he was gravely ill. The gun world is poorer for his passing.

Wildalaska · February 21, 2009, 09:28 PM

Bummer, Lou was good people. I used to go to his shop years agon on Niagara Falls Blvd in Tonawanda, NY

WildhewasacharacterAlaska TM

**Mal H** · February 21, 2009, 10:11 PM

Where did you hear the news of this orchidhunter? I ask because there were rumors of Lou's demise a week or two ago, and it was completely false. Before sending any condolences, it would be good to know for sure.

oldandslow · February 21, 2009, 10:44 PM

mal, 2/22/09

The news about Lou Alessi is a new "sticky" posted today on www.1911forum.com under the holster subforum. You're right about a recent posting about a month ago making the same claim. This time it seems genuine.

best wishes- oldandslow

**Mal H** · February 21, 2009, 10:51 PM

I'm afraid it is right this time. Member flippycat just PM'ed me a link to Michael Bane's blog also announcing it:
http://michaelbane.blogspot.com/2009...-in-peace.html

RIP Lou. Now when I wear my Talon everyday, it'll take on a little deeper meaning. He was the best.

orchidhunter · February 21, 2009, 11:40 PM

Mal H, I do wish my Thread was a rumor, and that it was completely false, but I assure you sir that unfortunately that is not the case. Those of you who wish to send there regards to the family by way of Mr. Kulwicki, please do. orchidhunter

Wagonman · February 22, 2009, 12:28 AM

Dean Speir posted it on the EOTAC forum this evening

BikerRN · February 22, 2009, 04:07 AM

My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Biker

Legionnaire · February 23, 2009, 08:38 AM

Truly a loss. Prayers for the family.

DrLaw · February 23, 2009, 11:19 AM

http://www.legacy.com/BuffaloNews/De...onID=124452453

The Doc is out now.

Erik · February 23, 2009, 10:29 PM

RIP Mr. Alessi. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. The industry is diminished.

dudester · February 23, 2009, 10:34 PM

RIP Lou.

Russian Furry · March 1, 2009, 01:13 AM

RIP, Mr Allesi. I will still use and cherish the holsters you made for me.
You have been one of the best of the best in holster making and a real gentleman.

May your soul rest in piece.

February 21, 2009, 09:24 PM	#1
orchidhunter Junior member Join Date: December 1, 2008 Posts: 320	Lou Allesi Lou Allesi one of the good holster makers and "good gun people" lost his battle with cancer today. RIP Lou. For those wishing to send regards to the family send them to Tom Kulwicki at [email protected]. He will ensure the family receives them. orchidhunter Last edited by orchidhunter; February 21, 2009 at 09:40 PM.

February 21, 2009, 09:25 PM	#2
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	RIP, I'd read he was gravely ill. The gun world is poorer for his passing. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

February 21, 2009, 11:40 PM	#7
orchidhunter Junior member Join Date: December 1, 2008 Posts: 320	Mal H, I do wish my Thread was a rumor, and that it was completely false, but I assure you sir that unfortunately that is not the case. Those of you who wish to send there regards to the family by way of Mr. Kulwicki, please do. orchidhunter Last edited by orchidhunter; February 21, 2009 at 11:59 PM.

February 23, 2009, 08:38 AM	#10
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	Truly a loss. Prayers for the family. __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

February 23, 2009, 11:19 AM	#11
DrLaw Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2007 Location: Wild Western Illinois Posts: 559	Re: Mr. Alessi http://www.legacy.com/BuffaloNews/De...onID=124452453 The Doc is out now. __________________ General McAuliffe said it best "Nuts."

February 21, 2009, 09:28 PM	#3
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Bummer, Lou was good people. I used to go to his shop years agon on Niagara Falls Blvd in Tonawanda, NY WildhewasacharacterAlaska TM

February 21, 2009, 10:11 PM	#4
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,950	Where did you hear the news of this orchidhunter? I ask because there were rumors of Lou's demise a week or two ago, and it was completely false. Before sending any condolences, it would be good to know for sure.

February 21, 2009, 10:44 PM	#5
oldandslow Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2007 Posts: 641	mal, 2/22/09 The news about Lou Alessi is a new "sticky" posted today on www.1911forum.com under the holster subforum. You're right about a recent posting about a month ago making the same claim. This time it seems genuine. best wishes- oldandslow

February 21, 2009, 10:51 PM	#6
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,950	I'm afraid it is right this time. Member flippycat just PM'ed me a link to Michael Bane's blog also announcing it: http://michaelbane.blogspot.com/2009...-in-peace.html RIP Lou. Now when I wear my Talon everyday, it'll take on a little deeper meaning. He was the best.

February 22, 2009, 12:28 AM	#8
Wagonman Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,014	Dean Speir posted it on the EOTAC forum this evening

February 22, 2009, 04:07 AM	#9
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Biker

February 23, 2009, 10:29 PM	#12
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	RIP Mr. Alessi. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. The industry is diminished. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

February 23, 2009, 10:34 PM	#13
dudester Junior Member Join Date: February 19, 2009 Posts: 11	RIP Lou.

March 1, 2009, 01:13 AM	#14
Russian Furry Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2001 Posts: 174	RIP, Mr Allesi. I will still use and cherish the holsters you made for me. You have been one of the best of the best in holster making and a real gentleman. May your soul rest in piece.