Born in Hubbardsville, NY, Lou Langone has lived in Waterville most of his life. After his high school graduation he served four years in the Navy. In 1974 he joined the Naval Reserve.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Education from Syracuse University and subsequently taught high school social studies for 30 years. In 1874 he retired from Mount Markham Central School.
Lou Langone is a veteran of the Korean War, and was recalled into duty during the First Gulf War, where he served in Italy as an Administrative Petty Officer. After which he retired from the Naval Reserve in 1991 and received the Navy Achievement Medal.
He has traveled extensively, including spending nine weeks in India as a study tour in the summer of 1966. In addition, Lou has held many local offices, including Town Justice, Councilman, and Town Supervisor.
He is the author and publisher of The Star in the Window and Railroad Days.Shop for books by Lou Langone |