Louis A. Carpino passed away at home in Amherst on Friday, January 4, 2019, surrounded by family. He was a Professor Emeritus of Organic Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Louis was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 13, 1927. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, six children, eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Massachusetts Amherst (c/o Records and Gifts Processing, Memorial Hall, 134 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003) to establish a Louis A. Carpino Memorial Fund in the Department of Chemistry (please mention this purpose on any donation).