Louis Basel of Stamford Connecticut, 86, passed away with his loving
family by his side on the morning of March 22 2013 at Yale New Haven hospital. He was born on June 28, 1926 in New Haven, Connecticut to
the late John and Aspasia Basel.
Louis attended Hillhouse High School in New Haven and went on to obtain a Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1950. He served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 1944 to 1946. Louis married his lovely wife Penelope and they moved to Tennessee where his professional career began at Oak Ridge National Laboratory working on liquid metal heat transfer for nuclear reactors. He moved on to United Engineers & Constructors in Philadelphia where he worked on the design of chemical plants and then to Crawford & Russell in Stamford, Connecticut where he was President until he retired in 1984. Louis and Penelope are long time residents of Stamford CT. He volunteered his sharp engineering and analytical skills to the Stamford WPCA helping to save the tax payers many millions of dollars.
Louis was an avid stamp collector starting in the mid 1970's. He soon joined the Hellenic Philatelic Society of America in New York city where he was advised to purchase a copy of the Etude of Tryphon Constantindes. This book, published in 1933 in Greek and French, had never been translated into English. Louis took on the task and published his translation in 1978. This started a 25 year period of research in the Large Hermes Head stamps of Greece with many publications in Hellenic philatelic journals in the United States, Greece, Great Britain, Germany and The Netherlands. Louis designed and wrote an advanced computer program for the plating of the 20 lepta Large Hermes Head stamps. His article describing this work appeared in The American Philatelist in 1985 and won the Apfelbaum Award for the best article published in that journal in 1985. He published three comprehensive books on the Large Hermes Heads of Greece. Louis continued his stamp collecting efforts, corresponding with friends around the world, and was very active right up to the weeks before his death.
Louis was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Giamalis of Glastonbury Connecticut and his brother-in-law Nicholas Giatrelis of Hamden Connecticut. He is survived by his loving wife Penelope of 62 years, his sister Sophie Caloutas, his sons Peter, John and his wife Ki, and his grandchildren Louis, Paul, and Peter Jr. He is also survived by many loving cousins, friends and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Church of the Archangels, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT on Monday March 25, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a Trisagion service at 7pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM, at The Church of The Archangels,1527 Bedford Street, Stamford CT. The burial will follow at Beaverdale Cemetary in Hamden CT. Memorial donations may be made to Veterans and Medical charities.
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March 26, 2013
Our condolences Nick,Maureen,Alexandra and Nicholas Giatrelis
March 25, 2013
Frank Munoz
I worked alongside Lou for over 30 years and it was a pleasure to work with Lou.He was fair and approchable person. I am sorry to hear of his passing but I have to admit that it is selfish of me because I will not have the pleasure of seeing him, talking and learning from him.Lou was a very blessed person and the Good Lord has sent for him to rest along side of Him. I personally see death as a reward for having lived an honest and loving life.Let us be thankful for having had the God give gift of knowing and learninf from Lou. Frank Munoz
March 24, 2013
We were sorry to hear of Lou's passing. Please accept our condolences and know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Sal Samperi
March 24, 2013
Mary Mento
I am sorry to hear about Louie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
March 24, 2013
Matthew Jennett
I wish to extend our sincerest condolences at your loss.
March 24, 2013
Joseph & Theodora Tarzia
Lou will be long remembered by those of us who were fortunate to have known him. His mild mannerism with a smile are what I best remember. Lou's ommittment to the Stamford WPCA will be one of his many legacies.
March 24, 2013
Linda Jenetopulos Esposito
Sorry to hear of Louis's passing.
March 24, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country.
A grateful American
March 23, 2013
Harry and Carla Tramontanis
Sophie, Dean, Marietta and family,
Our condolences on the passing of your brother and uncle. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
March 23, 2013
Bessie Tramontanis
Sophie and family,
I was sorry to hear about your brother's passing. He will be in my prayers.
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