Our dear friend and brother, Lou Genise peacefully transitioned early this morning at around 3:23am on Friday February 13, 2009 at his residence in Echo Park, CA. Lou was surrounded by his family and very close friends who were there to support and love him in his last hours while in his earthly vessel.

Lou Genise was a very talented soul. He was an amazing artist, an inspiring fire performer, a craftsmen, a builder, a philosopher, a storyteller extraordinaire, a comedian but most of all, he was a true, genuine friend to all that crossed his path. Although he has transcended into the Universe at such a young age, he lived a very full and abundant life which in return gave those he touched abundance in their lives, as well. He will be deeply missed by his community of family and friends.

Lou's family is appreciative of all the support and loving care his friends have given to Lou and his family in this time of need. The viewing will be held on Sunday February 15, 2009 from 2pm-6pm at White and Day Mortuary located at 3215 Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 792-7575. There will be a slide show during the viewing and then a video following afterwards.

If the weather permits, a ceremony/celebration will follow at Dockweiler Beach (at the most Northern fire pit) from 6pm-10pm. Please bring food, drinks, wood and fire tools to join in the celebration of Lou's life!

From 10pm-midnight, everyone can gather at Aaron Land's home at 659 Broadway Street, Venice, CA 90291. Now if the weather does not permit us to go to Dockweiler Beach, then everyone can proceed to go straight to Aaron Land's home after the viewing.

In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation in Lou Genise's name to The City of Hope at secure.cityofhope.org/DONATE/...on.aspx.

Also, some people have mentioned that they have loaned items to Lou that they would like to have returned. Please contact Jaime. She would like to give these items back to their owners on Monday, February 16th - so it is important for people to get in touch with her ASAP. The easiest way to contact her would be either email atJGularte@aol.com or at 310-867-5545.

I may not have everyone's email addresses so please forward onto others you feel would want to pay their respects. Thank you everyone for your continuous support and love.

Sincerely,

Tangee, Dalmacio, Andrik, Lou's family and extended family