Lewis Noel Verrillo

Lewis Noel Verrillo (Lt.Col/Retired USAF) of Portland passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born October 8, 1933 in Hartford CT, the son of the late Louis and Helen (Gil) Verrillo.

Lewis grew up in Glastonbury CT and after graduating high school he entered the United States Air Force, ultimately becoming a pilot. He was awarded the USAF Air Medal while in Vietnam.

He married the love of his Patricia Pouchot on September 17, 1955. They were together for 55 years, stationed at 9 different bases across the U.S. and abroad. After retiring from the Air Force he followed his father into the restaurant business. Eventually moving to Portland, Maine, he began a new chapter in the restaurant business. He owned and operated Verrillo’s Restaurant and Convention Center for 30 years with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Lewis was happiest spending time with family, up to Camp on Mooselookmeguntic, fishing and telling fish tales!

His children wish to express special thanks to his son in law, Bobby. Lewis enjoyed their many adventures to North Carolina, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, McGuire AFB, Dover AFB and the many trips to camp. Thank you to Dan Rubinoff for being a good friend and to the staff at Maine Veterans Home.

Lewis was predeceased by his wife Patricia, daughter Jeanne Marie, son Thomas Martin, and daughter Mary Theresa, parents Louis and Helen and sister Edwina.

Lewis leaves behind his son Lewis, daughter and son in law Linda and Robert Orr, daughter and son in law Ann and Harold Allen. Grandchildren, Anthony and wife Vanessa, William, Thomas, Andrew and wife Jill, Alex, Allina, Jaraiesha, Faith, Sophia, Great grandchildren, Quinton, Lewie, Aidan, Miles, Gianna.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service and visitation on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:00AM at Jones, Rich and Barnes, 199 Woodford St. Portland. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery will be private.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at jonesrichandbarnes.com