Louis "Gino" DiCristofano was born to Giovanni and Giovanna DiCristofano in Italy on April 5th, 1941. Louis remained in Italy with his older brother Dino within his hometown of Pizzone until the age of 15 when he started his life in the United States and received an education from the University of Illinois. Louis had many careers and found his passion in carpet installation where he would continue to work until retirement and thereafter.

Louis was blessed with a large and loving family. He shared his life and love with Angela Lascola for over fifty years. Louis had a caring heart and was always willing to help others and solve problems for others. His sense of humor and loving personality will be missed and forever cherished by his loved ones.

Louis was a devoted father to eldest son, John and youngest son, Vince (mother Camille Dicristofano) and father-in-law to Denia and Angie, respectively. He was grandfather to grandsons John and Frankie; granddaughters: Ashley, Danielle, Christina, and Gianna; and great-grandfather to Logan.