Lou Cotroneo Obituary-Death News; Former Johnson Hockey Coach, Lou Cotroneo Passes Away

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Lou Cotroneo Obituary-Death News; Former Johnson Hockey Coach, Lou Cotroneo Passes Away

Sadly, Lou Cotroneo passed away on November 7th, at the age of 92. Both hockey and the lives of his supporters were forever changed by Lou “Coach” Cotroneo. Lou Cotroneo, who passed away, was an incredible skater.

He was not just a fantastic goaltender and coach, but also the official VIP greeter for the Minnesota Wild. Lou’s influence extended far beyond the ice, impacting the lives of several individuals in Eastern St. Paul and other areas. Lou was a backup for the Governors early in his hockey career; the Governors would win the 1947 state championship.

He thus developed a deep love for the game and went on to play a crucial role for the Johnson High hockey team. Johnson spent twenty years in total with the hockey team, ten of those as a coach.

Under his leadership, Johnson’s teams went 7-1 and took home two titles at the state tournament. Lou Cotroneo was dubbed “the Godfather of St. Paul hockey” by former US Senator Norm Coleman, a moniker that sums up Cotroneo’s reputation in the area.

Cotroneo worked as an assistant principal at Humboldt High School and as a Western Collegiate Hockey Association official. Lou was in charge of the first-ever Minnesota Wild guest list. This was a major duty for him.

Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of this promising being. Please accept our condolences, and may our prayers help comfort you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

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