He wanted to study broadcasting at New York University but switched to newspapers due to his Brooklyn accent. Over four decades, he worked in Philadelphia, California, New York, and Indiana.
Lou Rabito, 61, of Media, longtime assistant sports editor, former suburban news editor, reporter, and innovative digital producer at The Inquirer, died Thursday, Sept. 7, of metastatic cancer of the appendix at his home.
“Lou held many roles in his over 33 years here at The Inquirer,” Gabriel Escobar, editor of the newspaper, said. “One of his many attributes was his ability to organize and deftly manage complex operations — suburban zoning and high school sports, in their heyday, were just two. He was famously upbeat and epitomized collegiality.
“He was our editor, but teacher was a better title,” said Matt Breen, an Inquirer staff writer who served as an intern with Mr. Rabito in 2011. “He always wanted us to get better, and I still hear his voice when I’m writing.” Born May 10, 1962, in New York, Louis Rabito wanted to be a sports broadcaster or photographer when he grew up. But he thought his New York accent would be a hindrance on the air, so he switched to writing and editing, and freelance photography.
He gave family and friends funny nicknames. He was good at math, read James Patterson novels, and became an impressive cook. He doted on his dog Kasey and was close to his sons-in-law Pat Williams and Chuck Gardiner.
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