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Louise Petty Weston, born February 2, 1922, of La Quinta, California, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021 in Palm Springs with her devoted daughter, Susan, and Tom Pingatore at her side. Louise had a rich history that spanned nearly ten decades. Born in South Amboy, New Jersey, Louise was a graduate of H.G. Hoffman High School and was employed by Dupont Industries Film Division in Parlin, NJ. She met and married First Lieutenant Howard Dayton Littel of the 110th Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles," who was killed in action following a paradrop during the D Day Invasion near St-Come-du-Mont, Normandy, France and awarded the Purple Heart. Louise participated in the civilian service of the United States Army Ground Observer Corps instated during World War II, climbing a lookout tower to help keep watch for enemy planes entering American airspace. Louise subsequently worked as an Administrative Assistant at Cohn Hall Marx in New York City, where she met her future husband, Lawrence G. Weston, a WW II veteran, businessman and co-owner of Bes-Tex Fabrics. Following their marriage, they built the family home and moved to Sayreville, New Jersey, where their daughters Nancy and Susan were born and raised. Known for her beauty, style and sense of humor, Louise was a devoted mother, who relished the time she spent with her daughters. As a long-time member of Christ Episcopal Church in South Amboy, NJ, she served on both the Altar Guild and as a member of the 'Bread Bakers,' for many years. Louise had a deep and abiding love of nature, was an avid gardener, skilled in floral arranging, and talented in many forms of needlework and sewing. She had strong artistic abilities, expressed in oil, watercolor and pastel media. Louise loved music, played the piano, and enjoyed listening to artists ranging from Peggy Lee to Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett to the Beatles. A talented cook and baker, Louise enjoyed preparing meals for family and holiday gatherings, as well as dinner parties with a close-knit group of friends that spanned the ages. She took great pleasure in weekly seaside trips, family vacations, and enjoyed the companionship of her miniature schnauzers. Upon her husband's passing on April 10, 1987, Louise moved to Shadow Lake Village in Red Bank, NJ. She was an active member of the Socializers and Gardening Clubs, frequently traveled to museums and botanical gardens, and she enjoyed traveling and cruising with her daughter, Susan. Following Superstorm Sandy, Louise joined her daughter, Susan, in California, and later moved to The Palms Residence in La Quinta, where she enjoyed social activities, day trips and dining with her friends. Louise completed the daily NY Times crossword puzzle and watched the Food Network often. She looked forward to turning 100 on 2/2/22 and greatly anticipated her annual banana split at The Palms. The tradition will be continued in her memory. Louise is predeceased by her parents, Maude Naylor Petty and Frederick W. Petty; husband, Lawrence G. Weston; sister, Kathryn Bouchard and daughter, Nancy Weston Macfarlane. Louise is survived by her daughter, Susan H. Weston and Tom Pingatore of Minneapolis MN, son-in-law James M. Macfarlane of Port Monmouth, NJ, grandson, James L. Macfarlane of Ocean, NJ, and many great nieces and nephews. No local services will be held. Interment will take place at Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy, NJ at a later date. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Assurance and San Gabriel Hospice for their care and support.

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Louise Petty Weston

February 2, 1922 - November 18, 2021