Louis Albert Sliski of Ludlow, age 81, passed away on October 27, 2026. He was born in Ware, MA on February 12, 1945, to his late parents, Kazimer Sliski and Stella (Chambella) Nowak. Lou graduated from Worcester Trade High School and worked for Smith & Wesson as a machinist for 37 years until he retired. In 1968, Lou married the love of his life, his devoted wife Cecile Marie (Ledoux) Sliski. They remained married for 58 years until his passing. Together, they loved gardening. Cecile with her flowers and Lou with all his favorite vegetables. Lou was also very handy and a talented carpenter.

Louis is predeceased by his parents and his stepfather Anthony Nowak, his in-laws Agnes and Frederick Ledoux, and his sisters Jeanne LaFleur and Joan Lavoie and her husband Gerard. He is survived by his wife, Cecile, his son Timothy J and his wife Betsy, his grandchildren Kathryn, Connor, and Benjamin, his stepsister Debra Matsuno and her husband Dean, his sister Elaine Dardzienski and her husband Stanley, his brother-in-law Denis Ledoux and his wife Jean, his devoted friend Ronald Pszeniczny and his family, his beloved dog Angel, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Ratell funeral home has been entrusted with the arrangements. A graveside service will be held on Friday,January 15, 2027, at 3PM at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at 1390 Main Street in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Lou's memory to the charity of your choice. Please visit ratellfuneralhome.com to leave remembrances and words of sympathy for the family.