Mr. Louis Camello Marascalco, Jr., 77, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born February 28, 1947 in Lucca, Italy to Louis C., Sr. and Adelphia Chiocca Marascalco.  Louis was a 1967 graduate of John Rundle High School and earned a Bachelors Degree from Delta State University in Education with Emphasis in History and Physical Education.  Known simply as "Coach" to his former students, he taught and coached in the Grenada School System for over 30 years.  A devoted Catholic, Louis was a faithful member of the St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada and the Knights of Columbus.  "Luigi", as he was known to his family and many of his friends, was an avid pool player and also enjoyed fishing & woodworking.  Louis will long be remembered as a devoted family man and pillar of strength to his sisters. His memory will linger in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. The Rosary prayer service will immediately follow visitation in the Chapel of McKibben and Guinn. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Parish in Grenada.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lynne Callis Marascalco; daughter, Mandy May(Richard) of Flowood; son, Louis C. "Louie" Marascalco III(Chancis) of Tupelo; five sisters, Annette Smith(Jimmy) of Greenwood, Mary Staten of Grenada, Josephine Thornton of Holcomb, Margaret Edwards(Donald) of Holcomb and Patricia Shankle(Jeff) of Grenada; and three grandchildren, Carson May, Cooper May and Noe Belyn Marascalco.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jennie Pritchard and Suzanna Marascalco.

David Daigneault, Bob Holland, Joseph Liberto, Nick Liberto, David Livingston and Mitch Sones will honor Louis by serving as pallbearers and carry him to rest in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.

John Staten, David Hartley, Ron Callis, Mike Callis, Jimmy Smith, Donald Edwards, Jeff Shankle, along with all Coach's friends from Collins Bait Shop will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).