Obituary of Louis J. Sigmund

Louis J. Sigmund passed away on June 17, 2025. Louis was raised in Port Richmond, PA and later attended Northeast Catholic High School for boys where he later declined a swimming scholarship to enlist in the U S Marine Corps. He was deployed to Korea in June 1951 and subsequently wounded on Nov., 28, 1951 receiving a Navy cross and a purple heart. After returning from Korea, he joined his parents at Lou's Food Market in Philadelphia where he joined in the family business until his retirement to Wildwood, NJ. Louis is survived by his children: John (Rita), Joan (Tom) and Maria along with daughter-in law Margaret, 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Joan, his son Louis, his sister Anna and his granddaughter Marina. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Friday, June 27th, 2025, 9:30 until 10:45 at the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 7100 Seaview Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. Mass to follow at 11:00. Evoy Funeral Homes, Inc., PO Box 1010, 3218 Bayshore Road North, Cape May, NJ 08204 has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.EvoyFuneralHome.com. Military Action Date: November 28, 1951 Authority: Board of Awards: Serial 669 (July 28, 1952) The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private First Class Louis J. Sigmund (MCSN: 1184679), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 28 November 1951. Although heavily outnumbered during a strong enemy assault against the company's defensive positions, Private First Class Sigmund boldly delivered effective fire on the hostile force until the attack was repulsed. When a grenade from the retreating enemy landed within an adjacent bunker occupied by another Marine, he bravely leaped into the emplacement, seized the missile and threw it clear in time to avoid the full force of the explosion, suffering the loss of his left hand and sustaining severe shrapnel wounds on his head and face. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless efforts in saving the life of a comrade in the face of grave peril to himself, Private First Class Sigmund upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.