Hawley, Pennsylvania – Louis James LiCausi, 92, of Hawley, Pennsylvania, an electrician with IBEW Local 3 in New York, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale with his family by his side.
Born on May 2, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Lou was the son of the late Louis Joseph LiCausi and Wilhelmina (Boettcher) LiCausi. He proudly served in the United States Navy before beginning a long career as an electrician with IBEW Local 3 in New York.
Lou was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Throughout the years, he took on many roles for his family, serving as coach, cheerleader, chauffeur, handyman, and dependable source of encouragement. He showed his love by helping, providing, and making sure the people he cared about were always taken care of.He liked to keep busy and could find a way to fix almost anything. Lou enjoyed gardening, watching the birds that visited the yard, playing card games online, and spending time in the kitchen. He was always “doctoring up” a recipe. His homemade chili became a family favorite and remained one of his favorite meals until the end of his life.
Lou also had a wonderful sense of humor and an incredible ability to keep going through difficult circumstances. Over the years, he survived numerous accidents and health challenges. His family affectionately called him “The Bionic Man” and often joked that he had more lives than a cat.
Lou is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Christina (Philipps) LiCausi; his daughters, Karen Guido of Florida, Jamie LiCausi of Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, and Brianna LiCausi of Port Jervis, New York; his son, Anthony LiCausi of Dayton, Ohio; and his grandchildren, Alex LiCausi, Thomas Guido, and Katrina (Guido) Tisdale.
Lou will be deeply missed by his family and by those who knew him. They will remember his humor, resilience, willingness to help, and the many ways he showed his love by always being there when they needed him.
