Louis Paul Kmiec of Savannah was born on June 4, 1971 to Louis and Robyn Kmiec in
Manasquan, New Jersey. On October 24, 2024, he unexpectedly passed away at home. Losing
his long battle with ALS. Louis, also known as ‘Angry Lou’, fought a tough battle and is now free.
‘Angry Lou’ joined the Navy right out of High School and served until he joined the Army, where
he became a part of 160th Special Operation Night Stalkers, NSDQ. Spending many years in
the army, he was always proud of his unit, his chinook, along with his military friends and family.
After his time in the service, he worked as a truck driver. Doing long haul so he could enjoy his
time on the open road. Louis enjoyed his family, listening to his music, drinking his rum,
watching movies and riding in his Jeep.
He is survived by his loving wife, April Kmiec. His two children, Abigail Johnson and Rayna
Kmiec. His siblings, Mandi Cerrone, Stacy Berry, and Shayne Kmiec. Many nieces, nephews,
cousins, and so many friends he called family.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Lou’s aid, Malaki Keith, who became a part
of the family during Lou’s battle with ALS.
In honor of Louis, we invite you to join us for a celebration of his life on November 16, 2024 at
2pm at the vestry at Grace Methodist Church. 6412 Waters Ave. Savannah GA, 31419. Your
presence would be greatly appreciated as we remember and celebrate his life.
The memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Rene
My lou lou B I am sure going to miss you my friend you were unique, kind ,funny ,caring you are home now pain free smiling down on all you cared Abt and standing in the presence of God I will miss you
Mandi Cerrone
My Big Brother, protector of all that was good in this world, I will miss you. Hard to believe I will never see my favorite pirate ever again. Your nieces will never know how truly cool you were and that breaks my heart. I will tell them all the stories and keep you in my heart forever and always. Praying you are pain & anger free now.
Cyndy
Please say hello to my Mikey. I love you, Lou. You were very special to us both. ❤️
Sue Lance (Muraski)
Wow. I can’t even believe it.
Ah, Kahooie, where do I start? It’s been almost 2 decades since we last spoke, but the Lou I remember was so far from angry it’s not even funny. The sweetest, most forgiving, selfless soul…the happiest, goofiest friend with the greatest smile. I regret regularly that I let us grow so far apart. I often thought of what I would say when I finally reached back out to you, to bridge that gap; now too little, too late. Those late nights of friends all hanging around just enjoying life and each other – shooting pool & playing Nintendo with our music blasting – and oh man, those Knorr chicken broccoli noodles… The good old days. Now that I’m grown enough to truly appreciate those times, I would give anything to relive them with you again, and on repeat.
Kahoo, you never deserved a second of the suffering that this world dished out to you…and yet you never complained, never held grudges and always rose above it. God was watching, and I guess he decided it was finally time to raise you all the way above it, for good. May you rest in peace old friend, free from every struggle. You will live forever in the hearts and memories of so many of us, because you weren’t just “one of the good ones”, Lou, you were by far, one of the best ones. With love…
Sean Coughlin
Lou, I loved our time together in the desert. I’ll always remember long hours waiting for launch, talking Jersey, jeeps, choppers and 80s rock. You were the warmest, kindest soul with the face of a man that would make a tough guy nervous. Thank you for your friendship.
I will miss you, Lou.
Lisa (Lied) Coppola
I want to send my heartfelt condolences to you and Stacy and Mandy. I knew Louis as a child as his grandmother was married to my father. His mom was my stepsister and I was in Louis since (all 3 of them) were born. We spent many years as kids playing together and were very close to his mom and to them all when she passed. Sadly we lost touch for many years but my brother Bill Lied kept in touch until his death in 2023. I didnt know him as an adult but loved him and his family dearly as a child. He will sadly be missed. Prayers of comfort and peace sent to the family.