Garafola obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Garafola, Anna Grace 6 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Charles Vincent 25 Jan 2009 Feb 2009 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Ethel Garon 11 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson Garafola, John 24 Nov 1950 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Joseph Louis 24 Jun 2008 Jul 2008 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Mary Vittoria 13 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Minnie Guzzardo 5 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Garafola, Sam C. 26 Jan 2005 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Sam D. 18 Jan 2002 Jan 2002 Don Johnson Garafola, Shirley Thomas 6 Feb 2011 Feb 2011 Jerry Nelson Garafola, Vincent Joseph 15 Sep 2013 Oct 2013 Jerry Nelson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/6/2005 GARAFOLA, ANNA GRACE A resident and native of Daphne, Ala., she died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at USA Women and Children's Hospital in Mobile, Ala., from complications of a heart defect. She was 2 months old. Visiting at St. Rita Catholic Church, 160 Imperial Woods Drive, Harahan, Monday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by Monsignor Bob Massett. Interment in Garden of Memories. She is survived by her parents, Salvador Pete Garafola and Gay Benoit Garafola; a sister, Amanda Garafola; and a brother, Adam Garafola, all of Daphne; grandparents, Margie and Eddie Benoit of Harahan and Sal and Geraldine Garafola of Baton Rouge; and great-grand- parents, Tennie Ferrara of Tickfaw and Mary Garafola of Independence. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, is in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 1/25/2009 GARAFOLA, CHARLES VINCENT "POUCHI" Age 74 and a lifelong resident of Hammond, Charles passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Landmark Nursing Home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Katherine Marie Ward Garafola; son, Nace Vincent Garafola, Sr and daughter- in- law, Tammy.; daughter, Terri Traylor and husband George; 4 grandchildren, Danielle Traylor, and Joshua, Nace Jr. and Jeramie Garafola; 3 great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Ava Marie, and Savannah. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Nace Jr. and Tony Garafola, along with a sister, Rose Tynes. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Nace and Johanna L. Garafola; infant daughter, Angelina Garafola; brothers, Sam and Joseph Garafola; sisters, Angelina Miller, and Frances Garafola. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Monday, January 26, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the rosary scheduled for 7:00 p.m.. Visitation will resume at Our Lady Of Pompeii Catholic Church on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery in Independence. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/11/2005 GARAFOLA, ETHEL GARON A native of Independence, she died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at her residence in Baton Rouge. She was 84. Visitation was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, March 11. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Interment in Colonial Cemetery. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Sonny and Linda Garafola and John and Emily Garafola, all of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and four sisters, Udell Fontana and Mildred Bryant, both of Independence, Julia Guy, Denham Springs, and Daisy Cooper, Manchac. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Garafola Jr.; parents, John and Alice Basso Garon; granddaughter, Anna Marie Garafola; a brother, Frank Garon; and four sisters, Clotile Fabre, Ida Leonard, Rosalie Strate and Eva Leonard. She was a member of St. Joseph Society and St. Mary Society. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 11/24/1950 GARAFOLA, JOHN John Garafola, 21, died Wednesday, November 15 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Funeral services were held last Friday from the Mater Dolorosa Catholic church in Independence. Interment was in Colonial cemetery south of Independence. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garafola of Independence; two sisters and one brother. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/24/2008 GARAFOLA, JOSEPH LOUIS Joseph Louis Garafola, 76 years old of Hammond, LA, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 in North Oaks Medical Center. Joseph was born on Friday, March 4, 1932 in Natalbany. He was the retired owner of Tangi Ambulance Service, which he operated for 19 years. Mr. Garafola was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Ann Graziano Garafola; son, Timothy Garafola; daughter & son-in-law, Sherry Garafola Barker and Kim Barker; grandsons, Lance and Ryan Barker; sister, Rose Garafola Tynes; 3 brothers, Charles Garafola, Tony Garafola and Nace Garafola Jr. He is preceded in death by ; parents, Nace Garafola and Johanna Latino Garafola; brother, Sam Garafola; sister, Angelina Garafola Miller.. Friends will be received Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church from 9:00a.m. until 11:00a.m. Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:00a.m. Interment will follow in the Rose Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hammond. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/13/2006 GARAFOLA, MARY VITTORIA Mary Vittoria Garafola, 92 years old of Independence, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in Hammond. She was born Feb. 13, 1913, in Independence, the daughter of the late Rosario and Margaret Sampere Vittoria and the wife of the late Peter Paul Garafola. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gus (Angelina Garafola) Guzzardo of Independence and Mrs. Joe (Margaret Garafola) Mannino of Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law, Salvador and Geraldine Perise Garafola of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Peggy Gagliano of Chicago, Rose Miceli of Independence, Congetta Osbourne of Bridge City, Texas, Jennie Reale of Ohio and Ann Arthur of Monroe; brother, Pete Vittoria of Independence; and 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Giacone and Sara Marie Rumfola; brother, Angelo Vittoria; and two great-grandchildren. Friends were received Thursday, Jan. 12, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home on Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Very Rev. Paul A. McDuffie, V.F., celebrant. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. E-mail condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com/subject line: Garafola. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/5/2003 GARAFOLA, MINNIE GUZZARDO A resident of Independence, she died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was 93 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum. Survived by a son, Sam C. Garafola, Independence; a daughter, Angie Garafola Sinagra, Independence; six grandchildren, Joe Sinagra, Angela Sinagra, Charles S. Garafola, John Garafola, Marion Peco and Vic Peco Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Jaime Sinagra Jacobsen, Craig Sinagra, Jamie Garafola, Christina Garafola, Emily Peco and Erin Peco; a great-great-grandson, Eric Jacobsen; and two brothers, George and Buster Guzzardo, both of Independence. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Garafola; a daughter, Lena G. Peco; a son, John V. Garafola; parents, John and Lena Sampere Guzzardo; three sisters, Camella Guzzardo, Josephine Francimore and Mary Vilardo; and two brothers, Joe and Pete Guzzardo. She was a member of St. Joseph's Society. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/26/2005 GARAFOLA, SAM C. Sam C. Garafola, 77, died at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was a beloved husband, father, grand- father, friend and public servant. He was a native and resident of Independence. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was an inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and was a member of local and state law enforcement, including the Independence Police Department, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office as a lieutenant and the Louisiana Office of Alcohol Beverage Control as a supervisor. He was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Society. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by his wife, Josie Gennaro Garafola; two children, Charles Samuel Garafola and John Garafola; two granddaughters, Jamie Marie Garafola and Christina Marie Garafola; and sister, Angelina Garafola Sinagra. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Minnie Garafola; brother, John Garafola; and sister, Lena Garafola Peco. Pallbearers will be Sam Daigle, Peter Armato Jr., Victor Peco Jr., Robert Bateman, Joe Sinagra, and Vincent Magliolo. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/18/2002 GARAFOLA, SAM D. "SONNY" Retired in sales with Divincenti Bros Inc. and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 70 and a native of Independence. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home chapel, 825 Government St., from 10 a.m. Friday until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Michael Moroney. Graveside services at Stevens Cemetery, Independence, at 4 p.m. Friday. Survived by his wife, Barbara Cappe Garafola; a daughter and son-in-law, B. Gail and Eric Brandt; a son, Wayne Garafola; and two grand- children, Slayde and Racquel Chambers, all of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Joe and Sarah Leto Garafola; and a sister, Anginette Canale. He was a member of American LegionNicholson Post 38. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/6/2011 GARAFOLA, SHIRLEY THOMAS She was the daughter of Nunzio and Josephine Labruzzo Thomas, who were of Independence. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and Denham Springs all of her adult life. Born on Dec. 10, 1937, she left us peacefully Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at her home, surrounded by loved ones and in her husband's arms. She is survived by her husband, Joe; four grandchildren, Aimee Mayeux, Alan Paul Mayeux, Christopher Garafola and Mary Christina Garafola; four great-grandchildren, Kade Wayne Day, Isabella Slade, Hamilton Slade and Grace Marie Garafola; special "Sissy," Angie Mannino; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her three children, Karen Denise Mayeux, Dominick Garafola and Mark Garafola; her parents; a brother, Charles Thomas; and sisters, Frances Costa and Sarah Campbell. Visiting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Denham Springs on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. celebrated by the Rev. Vincent Dufresne. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/15/2013 GARAFOLA, VINCENT JOSEPH Vincent "Black" Joseph Garafola, 73 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away, Saturday, September 14, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Monday, February 12, 1940, in Independence, La., son of the late Tom Garafola and the late Louise Gagliano Garafola. Surviving are wife, Vera Lemoine Garafola, daughter, Vickie Garafola Dauthier, daughter & son- in-law, Valerie Garafola Brown and husband, Jason Brown, son, Vincent Garafola, grandchildren, Tyler Mathew Scott, Raegan Rene Dauthier and Joseph Cade Garafola, sister and brother-in-law, Angie Garafola Domiano and husband, Morris "Buck" Domiano. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Sammy Garafola. Friends will be received Monday, September 16, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond. Visitation will resume at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11:00 am, with Fth. Cayet Mangiaracina officiating. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery Mausoleum, Independence, Louisiana. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/garafola.txt