Louis G. Garcia 89, of Hudson, FL a remarkable man, left this earth on Sunday August 9, 2020, surrounded by his family. Lou was born in Cleveland, OH. in 1931. He grew up during The Great Depression, times were hard but his family worked together to survive and thrive. After graduating West Tech High School, Lou joined and served in the US Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. After the Army Lou worked in the private sector for a few years before attending the Police Academy. Graduation from the Police Academy launched a 47-year career as a public servant in law-enforcement, beginning with the Cleveland Police Department.

Lou is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dolores, whom he married in 1958. They had 5 children: David, Douglas, Diana, Dorine, and Dana.

Lou's career with Cleveland Police Dept. spanned 27 years before he retired. Lou's tenure with CPD included work in traffic, robbery, homicide, and Internal Affairs. His work also included details to cover dignitaries, movie stars, and royals. Throughout his career he was honored with many awards and accommodations including receiving from a mayor the keys to the city and another mayor proclaiming April 22, 1982 as Louis Garcia Day in the City of Cleveland. The work that Lou was the proudest of however, was the time spent investigating the Glenville Riots of 1968. Lou's passion and commitment to those riots eventually led him write a book about the event and he gave law enforcement entities in Cleveland a presentation on the 50th anniversary of the riots. While working for the CPD Lou also worked for several years as a diesel mechanic for the Great Lakes Towing Company.

After retirement from the CPD Lou went to work for the Pennsylvania Crime Commission with a group called MAGLOCLEN, coordinating law-enforcement activities throughout a seven-state area.

In 1984 Lou and his wife moved to Florida, where Lou did a lot fishing, became a licensed charter boat captain and a certified diver.

Still having law-enforcement in his blood, Lou joined the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in 1986. He worked as a patrolman, then crime prevention, and ultimately in intelligence. He retired from the PCSO in 2003. After retirement he continued to support the community with presentations.

Additionally, in his younger years Lou enjoyed hunting with his father. Lou was the consummate self-taught DIYer. He was a very handy person who could build a house, rebuild an engine, and fix anything mechanical.

Lou had 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren: Jessica, Bella, Rochelle, Erica, Rachel, Melissa, Troy, Emily, and Jillian(deceased), Isabella, Dakota, Weston, Rose, Olive, Marigold, Ruby, Domnic, Reagan, Trenton, Savanna, Claire, Alexander, and Louis.

Louis G. Garcia lived an accomplished distinguished life and fought a good fight. All who knew him respected him for being a hardworking and knowledgeable man. He profoundly touched many lives, leaving them with treasured memories of a great humble man with integrity and modest charm.

Celebration of his life and services will be held Saturday, September 26th 2-4pm at Dobies Funeral Home, on Congress St. in New Port Richey, FL.