TRACI LOUIS F. Louis Lou F. Traci, 73, passed away on April 8, 2016, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Walnut Creek after a lengthy stay resulting from post-surgery complications. He fought with tremendous strength and overcame so much, but was unable to ultimately recover. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the devoted Kaiser Hospital medical team. Lou was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Francis Frank and Blanche Traci. He graduated from St. Luke High School in Carnegie, PA and Western Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Radarman from 1960-1963 and enjoyed relaying stories about those years. He was married to Kay Viar from 1974-1982 and their son Tony was born in 1975. Lou worked for various engineering/construction firms in Pittsburgh before transferring to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1982 as a Project Manager with L. K. Comstock Engineering and Construction. The last several years of his career were spent as a Vice President for various technical staffing firms. He was highly respected in his field and is admired by many for whom he served as a mentor. He was an avid golfer and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In 1995 Lou met Kay Fenton, his next door neighbor, they had that first date, and never left each other's side. They loved the Northern California coast, especially the serenity of Sea Ranch. After they retired, the mountains called and there were frequent trips to Truckee. He is survived by the pride of his life, his son, Tony Traci, Pittsburgh, PA; his partner of 21 years, Kay Fenton, Walnut Creek, CA; sister, Marion Nelson (Ralph), Coraopolis, PA; brother, Richard Traci, Coronado, CA; three nieces, Carolyn Nelson, Mars, PA, Maria Calcaterra (Chris), Surprise, AZ, and Kate Traci, Surprise, AZ; one nephew, David Nelson, Coraopolis, PA; and many friends and associates. A celebration of Lou's life will be held at a later time in Pittsburgh, PA and Lou's final resting place will be with his parents in Holy Souls Cemetery in Pittsburgh. The family suggests that donations be made in Lou's name to the American Cancer Society or Boys Town. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb