ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For CRISTINA, LAWRENCE JOSEPH, SR.

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.

Died Thursday Aug 19, 2010

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CRISTINA, LAWRENCE JOSEPH, SR.
July 7, 1915 - August 19, 2010

Lawrence Joseph Cristina, Sr. age 95, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 
at the Summerville Assisted Living Facility in Kenner. He was a member of St. 
Matthew Apostle Catholic Church in River Ridge, St. Rita's Catholic Church in 
Harahan and Past Grand Knight of St. Rita Council 3854.

He is survived by his grandchildren; Tiffany Crowson, Brandon Cristina and Fr. 
Mark Mary "Damon" Cristina. One great-grandson, John Allen Crowson. Two 
brothers; Robert and Calvin. Three sisters; Jane Stoulig, June Mince and Joy 
Romig.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah May Cristina. Parents; Salvador T. 
Cristina and Ethel Rinderele. Son, Lawrence J. Cristina, Jr. and daughter, 
Judith Lynn Cristina Guidry. Brother, Salvador T. "ST" Cristina, Jr and two 
sisters; Ethel Fletcher and Mildred Lacour.

The public is invited to the visitation which will be held on Monday, August 23, 
2010 from 9:15 am until 10:45 am at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in 
Destrehan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am from the church 
with Fr. Mark Mary Cristina officiating. Entombment will follow in the St. 
Charles Mausoleum.

The family would like to express special thanks to Jesuit High School in New 
Orleans and Summerville Assisted Living in Kenner.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Rita Food Pantry, 194 Ravan 
Avenue, Harahan, La 70123-4999.


Arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA.

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