REVERE — Louis D. DiBella, of Revere and formerly of Boston’s North End, on March 12, 2017.
Owner of F. DiBella and Sons, one of the largest purveyors of fruit, produce and bananas in the Boston area. Louis also owned and operated the following nightclubs, Basin Street South, El Morocco, Guys and Dolls, Green Apple, The Colosseum, Boots and Saddles, and the world famous D.B.’s Golden Banana.
Beloved husband of the late Gloria “Dutchess” (Luongo) DiBella. Loving father of Frankie M. DiBella of Revere. Adored grandfather of Leah M. DiBella and her companion Brian Tester of Peabody and Courtney A. DiBella of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Great-grandfather of Jayden Tester and Chelsea Rose DiBella. Dear brother of Gregory and sister-in-law Carol of Stoneham, Albert of Quincy, sister-in-law Genie DiBella, brother-in-law Jimmy Ferro, the late Joseph DiBella, Carmella (Millie) DiBella, Nancy Gioia and brother-in-law Frank Gioia, Marie DiBella and Sister Josephine Ferro. Dear friend of Matthew Gaeta and family of Lynnfield. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Service information: The family will receive visitors in the Boston Harborside Home, 580 Commercial St., Boston, on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Parking attendants on duty. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony’s of Padua, 250 Revere St., Revere, on Friday at 10 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Services will conclude with entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late U.S. Army veteran of WWII. For online condolences and/or directions, visit: Bostonharborsidehome.com.