David Philip Dumestre passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2019. Dave was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Emile and Justine Burns Dumestre. Raised in New Orleans, Dave attended Lusher Elementary, McMain Junior High School and Fortier High School where he was active in varsity sports. As a youngster, Dave was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Sea Scout. On a football scholarship, he completed his undergraduate degree at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana...
David Philip Dumestre passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2019. Dave was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Emile and Justine Burns Dumestre. Raised in New Orleans, Dave...
Mary Margaret Kotch Doiron. Age 98. Died on August 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Danos Doiron II. Loving Mother to Theodore Doiron III (wife Lisa Craft) of Gaithersburg Maryland, Richard Allen Doiron (wife Janet Sims) of Denhamn Springs, Louisiana, and David Paul Doiron (wife Linda Randall) of Duluth, Georgia. Grandmother to Renee Doiron, Daniel Doiron, Kathryn Doiron, Benjamin Doiron, Claire Doiron Russell, Jake Doiron and Christine Doiron Castillo. Great grandmother to Lily...
Mary Margaret Kotch Doiron. Age 98. Died on August 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Danos Doiron II. Loving Mother to Theodore Doiron III (wife Lisa Craft) of Gaithersburg Maryland,...
Anthony Frank Cusimano passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born January 31, 1946 in New Orleans to the late Rosario Cusimano and Sarah Bordonaro Cusimano. He was a graduate of Warren Easton High School and Southeastern Louisiana College with a B.S. in Biology. He served in the U. S. Army and as a Merchant Marine. He is survived by Garrett (Winnie) Meynard, Rose Marie (James) Gibbs, Philippa (Gerald) Gillen, Dianne (Dewey) Dunn, Lisa McMahon, Jax McMahon, James...
Anthony Frank Cusimano passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born January 31, 1946 in New Orleans to the late Rosario Cusimano and Sarah Bordonaro Cusimano. He was a...
Rosalia Zolin Lovisa entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born in Tyre, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1924. At 3 years old, she moved to Italy and lived there until she arrived back in the U.S. after World War II where she lived in Detroit, Michigan and worked for Nabisco. As a loving mother and homemaker, Rosalia loved to cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Sunday dinner was a must for the family to attend. She also loved to sew,...
Rosalia Zolin Lovisa entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born in Tyre, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1924. At 3 years old, she moved to Italy and lived there...
Raymond Anthony Lapino, Sr. passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at age 94. A native and longtime resident of Kenner, LA, Mr. Lapino was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. In 1982, he was the president of Teamsters Union Local 270 and later retired after 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Bruno Lapino, after 62 years of marriage; his sister, Josephine Lapino Contavesprie; and his son, Raymond Anthony Lapino, Jr....
Raymond Anthony Lapino, Sr. passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at age 94. A native and longtime resident of Kenner, LA, Mr. Lapino was a veteran of World War II and...
Nicholas "Nick" Anthony Protti passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Dola Diaz Protti. Nicholas was a proud and devoted father to his four children: David Protti (Loretta), Gail Kramer (Richard), Faye Murphy (Brian), and Linda Fontana (Joseph). He was Pawpaw to his grandchildren, whom he adored: Kelly Schott, Lori Barthel, Tracy Fischer, Rebecca Protti, Kurt Kramer, Jill Wall, Kevin Murphy, Jennifer Kiefer,...
Nicholas "Nick" Anthony Protti passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Dola Diaz Protti. Nicholas was a proud and devoted...
Dean Matthew Sciambra passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 60 after a 3-year battle with Liver Cancer. Dean is preceded in death by his honorable father Judge Andrew “Moo Moo” Sciambra, and his beloved sister Lisa Sciambra Coulonge. He is survived by his amazing mother Evelyn Daigle Sciambra; children, Nicholas and Noah Sciambra; siblings, Jodi Sciambra Balestra, Gia Sciambra Dermody, and Antoinette "Toni" Sciambra Marchese, his former wife Tracy Woodruff Sciambra, and...
Dean Matthew Sciambra passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 60 after a 3-year battle with Liver Cancer. Dean is preceded in death by his honorable father Judge Andrew “Moo Moo”...
Matthew J. Ventura passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer at the age of 86. A native and resident of New Orleans, LA, Matthew grew up in the Uptown area before moving his family to Metairie in 1967. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Earline Dufrene Ventura, as well as his parents, Matthew Ventura and Margaret Mustachia Ventura. He is survived by 3 siblings, Raymond Ventura (Patricia), Margaret Doell, and...
Matthew J. Ventura passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer at the age of 86. A native and resident of New Orleans, LA, Matthew grew up in...
Mary "Dorothy" Elstrott passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 34 years to Calvin B. Elstrott. Loving mother of Lisa Pflueger, Connie Johnson (Curtis), Melrose Brauner (Everett), Calvin Elstrott, Jr. (Cindy), the late Scott Elstrott (Diana), and the late Mark Elstrott. Sister of Tomas A. Fajardo (late, Dolores), Juan F. Fajardo (late, Rosario), Roger Fajardo (Ana), the late Elia Broussard (Lenny), Douglas Fajardo (Sandra), Daniel Fajardo (Nunzia), and Celina...
Mary "Dorothy" Elstrott passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 34 years to Calvin B. Elstrott. Loving mother of Lisa Pflueger, Connie Johnson (Curtis), Melrose...
Larix Margarita Firmin, a resident of Laplace, LA passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Loving wife of Lester Firmin Jr. for 52 years, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents Andres Garcia Martinez and the late Luz Ofelia Figueroa de Garcia. Mrs. Firmin is survived by 2 children, Eileen Yolanda Coleman and her husband, David Wayne Coleman Sr. from Jacksonville, FL and Andre Lester Firmin and his wife, Carol Firmin from Pearland, TX; 7...
Larix Margarita Firmin, a resident of Laplace, LA passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Loving wife of Lester Firmin Jr. for 52 years, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2010. Preceded in...
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