Louis Nicholas Feibel

Louis N. Feibel, affectionately known to us as “Pops”, passed away on August 12, 2025. He was 95 years old. Born August 21, 1929 to Louis and Mary Feibel, Pops lived a long and adventure-filled life, with many opportunities to pursue his love for family, friends, travel and deep-sea fishing with his best buds. He attended La Salle Military Academy from 1942-1947, and from there went on to study for two years at Manhattan Business College before joining his father at Feibel’s Bowling Alley, in Teaneck, NJ. Shortly after Pops joined the business, he assumed ownership of it and continued in that role until 1987. Pops was a successful businessman, he loved people and had a wicked sense of humor that most, whomever had chance to meet him, will never forget. He was very adept at pivoting his business with the times. Feibel’s Bowling Alley had many, many devoted bowlers and was a favorite of the big leagues in the area. Pops met Martha Marie Grady, our mom, in grade school, and they reconnected after dad had graduated from La Salle. They fell deeply in love and married in 1949 and went on to have six children. Their life together was filled with so much joy even if with a strong dose of hardship. They had a great many close friends and had lots of gatherings and parties at our house. They brought us on memorable summer vacations to the Jersey Shore, supported us in our love of sports and music and, most importantly, they showed us their deep love. Pops found his second love in Cynthia Rose Taffaro and they married in 1981. Dad brought lots of love, fun, good times, strong opinions and adventure to their marriage. Cynthia brought quiet love, appreciation and stability. It was a beautiful match. They found they had common experiences in their lives which were the path to a deep love, understanding and support of one another. A true throughline in our Pops life was a passion for deep sea and surf fishing with his best buds, a tradition passed on to him from his dad. He was out there any opportunity he could find, from Montauk NY to Walker’s Cay, Cozumel, The Florida Keys, and more. And he was always most in his element on those trips, no matter what showed up. And they had some true adventures! Later in life, he would rise each morning before the light to meet with his infamous Sunrise Club down at the Jupiter jetty in Florida. They would all fish, share stories, many jokes and build friendships that were very dear to our Pops. My sister and I took the great opportunities to go out several times with him to meet those gorgeous Florida sunrises and watch him and his buddies fish. Those moments and images remain some of our favorite memories with Pops. Pops had seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild! Dad is survived by his wife, Cynthia Feibel; his children, Bernadette Patras (Frank), Maureen Boyle, Kenneth Feibel and Pam Sandy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lou and Mary Feibel; his late wife, Martha Feibel; his two sons, Louis Feibel Jr. and Peter Feibel; and his daughter in-law, Mary Ellen Feibel. Happy sailing dearest Pops! We will all miss you so, so much. But as well, you remain firmly embedded in our hearts forever. The family would like to extend our greatest thanks to our many Florida-based friends and caregivers who supported our dad over these years. Your love and friendship meant so much to him and Cynthia, and to us. Thank you to TrustBridge Hospice, Mangrove Bay Retirement/Assisted Living and La Posada Rehabilitation. We are forever grateful to each of you for your care of our Pops. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00 am. Entombment will directly follow the Mass at Riverside Memorial Park, also, in Tequesta. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests considering a donation in Lou's Memory to Vitamin Angels (https://vitaminangels.org/?campaign=665497).

Louis Nicholas Feibel

August 21, 1929 - August 12, 2025