Louis Ottaviani Jr., 72, passed away November 3, 2025 at Oak Knoll Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Framingham. He was the husband of Barbara (Creighton) Ottaviani, to whom he was married for 51 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine “Ludy” (Leoncini) Ottaviani Sr.
He was raised in Framingham, graduating from Framingham South High in 1970 where he excelled in baseball and football. He received his bachelor’s degree from Framingham State University and his Masters from Anna Maria College.
In addition to his wife, he will be greatly missed by his two children Louis Ottaviani III and wife Laura and Amy Leigh Ottaviani and her partner Nels Eklund, and his grandchildren Louis Ottaviani IV and Isabella Rose Ottaviani. He also leaves his brothers David Ottaviani of Natick, Paul Ottaviani of Framingham and Michael Ottaviani of Framingham. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Nancy Saya.
The funeral will be held Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton. Calling hours at the funeral home are Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dementia Society of America.
