TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PIZZOLATTO, ANTHONY 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Friday, January 1, 2016

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PIZZOLATTO, ANTHONY 
May 14, 1920 - January 01, 2016

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Anthony Pizzolatto, age 95, died Friday, January 1, 2016. 
He was a native of Abbeville, LA and resident of Houma.

Visitation will be held on January 8, 2016 at Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. from 
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Gregory 
Barbarigo from 8:00 a.m. until service time.  A Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:00 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic 
Church in Houma. 

Burial will follow at St. Francis De Sales Cemetery #2.

He is survived by daughters, Mary Lou Pizzolatto, Antionette “Toni” Guidry and 
Cynthia P. Templet, special companion, Eunice J. Allemand, Jr., grandchildren, 
Paul A. Guidry, Peter J. (Emily Liner) Guidry, Christopher E (Melanie Fabre) 
Gaudet, Brian A. (Holly Onclae) Gaudet, great-grandchildren, Braden A. Gaudet, 
Ava C. Gaudet and Sophia B. Gaudet, Emilyn M. Guidry and Averi B. Guidry, Ryan 
and Katie Barton Guidry, great-great granddaughter, Ava Guidry, special 
friends, Eunice J. Allemand Jr., Tommy Braud, Russell Guidry, Ed Morris and Dr. 
Charles Spence, numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore Pizzolatto and Josephine 
Grado Pizzolatto, wife, Ara Plessala Pizzolatto, siblings, Sarah P. Baker, 
Louis Pizzolatto, Leonard “Leo” Pizzolatto, Virginia “Jenny” P Alesi, Louis 
Pizzolatto, Mary P. Belanger, Dorothy P. Partana, Joseph “Joe” Pizzolatto, 
Lucille P. Kober, Nicholas “Nick” Pizzolatto, Rosalie P. Chambers, Rita P. 
Nicholson and son-in-laws, Michael J. Templet. and Robley “Dopey” Guidry, Jr., 
grandson, Steven Guidry, nieces, Elizabeth P. Chauvin, Barbara K. Viator and 
Angelina M. Taylor.

Anthony started his career working for Butane; then eventually became a self-
employed plumber, operating A & J Plumbing and Heating Service. He served in 
the United States Coast Guard from 1942to 1945. He is also a veteran of World 
War II.

Bishop Hanna appointed him as Eucharistic Minister for St. Gregory Barbarigo 
Church in 1975. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 3700 where he 
served many offices such as commander. He was also a member of American Legion 
Post 31. Anthony also served as a volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical 
Center. 
He taught bowling lessons at the V.F.W. Bowling Alley for many years. He 
enjoyed working the V.F.W. Bingo Games, playing Santa Clause for the children 
attending T.A.R.C. He enjoyed bowling and remained bowling until the age of 87. 
Anthony also enjoyed telling stories about his days at sea during World War II. 
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

US Coast Guard 

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