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Community mourns loss of lifelong fan
By Katelyn Leong ’25
On Nov. 18, 2022, the Riordan family lost a proud Crusader, Lou Segale, a member of the class of 1961, who died at the age of 79 due to complications with cancer.
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Segale supported and volunteered at various athletic events, established the Segale Family Scholarship, and was the recipient of the Chaminade Award at his alma mater. His education continued at the University of San Francisco (class of ’65) and he went on to have a career in education, teaching mathematics for 36 years, mostly at Raoul
Wallenberg Traditional High
School.
An avid supporter of Riordan athletics, and the school as a whole, he attended all of the Riordan volleyball games this season and all of the Riordan basketball games for decades.
Co-Athletic Director Bob Greene said, “It’s not a hyperbole to say that Lou Segale was one of the best people I have ever known and certainly one of the great constants of Riordan Athletics over the past 50 years.”
He added, “If there were more people like Lou this world would be a much better place. He meant so much to all of us in the athletic department and we will miss him greatly.”
Members of the Girls Varsity Volleyball team and Boys Varsity Basketball attended Segale’s funeral service on Dec. 7 at St. Paul’s Church, where he was a life-long member.
Head Varsity volleyball Coach Jen Curtin said, “He was a constant presence and supporter, helping out the Athletic Department with set up or clean up, too.”
Curtin continued, “It was an absolute delight to see him at all of our matches, and I used to love saying hi and checking in with him.”
He will be greatly missed by the Riordan community, and though his passing left a hole in the hearts of his fellow Crusaders, Lou Segale has also left an indelible mark on the school.
“Lou was introverted, humble, supportive, and enthusiastic about sports and the Riordan community,” Curtin said. “There was no one else like him in his dedication and commitment to our community, and I do not think we’ll see anyone like him again.”
