Louie Lenti, 94 years young, passed away at Hartford Hospital on April 11th surrounded by family. He was born in 1931 to Theresa Santamore and John Lenti. He had a stepsister, Mary. Louis grew up on the Lenti Family Farm in Manchester, CT where he worked to take care of the dairy cow herd. He served in the military and was a US Army veteran. Louis met the love of his life, Ruth, and had 42 years of marriage. He lovingly embraced her family and helped raise her daughter, Carolyn Getz and her children. They opened Ruths Restaurant in Hartford and ran the business from 1955-1960. Louie was a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, Lisa Madsen (Pete), Michele Landry (Bill Johnson), Reed Perkett (Tricia). Louies generosity and witty sense of humor was felt by many who knew him. He was very trusting and generous to friends and family he loved. He worked many years in demolition with Dunn Brothers and then Manafort Demolition Co. until his retirement. Louie was known for his jokes, work ethics and industrial saw skills. He was a very daring demolition laborer and would take on jobs that many would not even think of attempting. This is where the nick name Crazy Louie came from. In 1985, Ruth & Louie moved to their home in Colchester with a few acres. There he would work on his trucks and machinery. After his wife passed, he had a copper stripping company in his barn along with cleaning and selling pallets of bricks. He enjoyed his side kick and beloved dog, Jessie and many stray cats. His loving legacy includes his great grandchildren, Erik Landry, Shayna Landry, Meagan Landry, Connor Madsen; great - great grandchildren, Maddox Vasquez, and baby Cameron Mead. His stepsister in law, Lynette Williams; niece, Wendy Williams and great niece, Shannon Trout; nephew, Michael Williams and great niece, Brittany McMellan; nephew, Kenneth Williams and great niece, Victoria Williams. Je and Ria Brooks were very dear friends of his. The family sends thanks to Lous caring medical sta at various nursing homes with an extra special nurse; Nicki the APRN through Optim / United Health care. Hartford Hospital Emergency Care & Conklin 3 team were the best. The family will receive guests at a memorial wake with a Christian blessing on Monday, May 4th at 9:30 AM at the Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home, Colchester CT. Immediately following the luncheon, the family will proceed to his burial which will be at Saint Cecelias cemetery in Leominster, MA.