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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: Guzzardo, Anne Cittadino 5 Aug 2009 Aug 2009 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Anthony Theodore 10 Jul 2012 Jul 2012 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Bernadine 19 Sep 2003 Sep 2003 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Frances Musso 11 Jan 2002 Jan 2002 Don Johnson Guzzardo, George T. 4 Dec 2005 Dec 2005 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Guy Joseph 17 Jun 2010 Jun 2010 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Ian Russell 1 Feb 2012 Feb 2012 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Ina Marie Causey 12 Jul 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Guzzardo, John N. 12 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Joseph J. 9 Feb 1998 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Joseph T. 3 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Michael A., Sr. 4 Oct 2012 Oct 2012 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Mike V. 15 Feb 2006 Feb 2006 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Mildred Bennett 7 Feb 2000 Feb 2000 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Nick Anthony 6 Oct 2009 Oct 2009 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Paula Braud 7 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Peter Thomas 12 Sep 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Rose Marie 16 Aug 2007 Aug 2007 Jerry Nelson Guzzardo, Sam J., Sr. 27 Jun 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Guzzardo, Sara Marie Campo 31 Aug 2011 Sep 2012 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/5/2009 GUZZARDO, ANNE CITTADINO On Aug. 3, 2009, Anne Cittadino Guzzardo, born Dec. 4, 1916, in Addis, went to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George Thomas Guzzardo; parents, Silvestro "Sam" and Vincenzo Tortorice Cittadino; seven brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren, Julie Anne Patanella and Mark Anthony Mannino. Survived by her four loving daughters, Antonino Mannino and her husband, Mike, Walker, Virginia Patanella, and Joan Arnone and husband Pete, all of Independence, and Georgiana Guzzardo, Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Michael J. Mannino, Philomena Martrain, Dennis Mannino, Matthew Mannino, Jo Ellen Marten, Rhonda Jo Martin, Roxanne Ridgel, Rebecca "Becky" Gonzales and Larry Touchet, Jr.; 24 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was a retired employee of Lallie Kemp Hospital, a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, served as a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Dominican Laity professed for life and St. Joseph and St. Mary societies. She and her husband owned and operated the Liberty Theatre and later Guzzardo's Grocery in Independence. Pallbearers will be Michael J. Mannino, Dennis Mannino, Matthew Mannino, Larry Touchet Jr., Ryan Young, Rhett Young, Jason Mannino and Brad Mannino. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas, Holy Ghost or Mater Dolorosa Catholic schools or Generations Hospice. A special thank you to the employees of Heritage Health Care Center of Hammond for the love and support shown to our mother and the family during this difficult time. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, with the Rev. Howard Adkins, celebrant. Burial in the Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/10/2012 GUZZARDO, ANTHONY THEODORE Anthony Theodore Guzzardo passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Covington, La. He was born December 10, 1951, in Independence, La., to and has been a resident of Covington since 2007. The beloved husband of Kathleen Smith Guzzardo, he is survived by one son, Jason T. Guzzardo. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis and Kathleen "Rosie" Busch and Thomas and Ann Smith; his aunt Virginia Leinhardt; his cousin, Elaine Lutz, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Vincent and Bernadette Zabbia Guzzardo. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, LA has been entrusted with arrangements. Please sign the family guestbook on-line at www.ejfieldingfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/19/2003 GUZZARDO, BERNADINE "BENA" A resident and native of Independence, she died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Heritage Health Care Center in Hammond. She was 77. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. She is survived by her husband, Mike V. Guzzardo, Independence; two daughters, Veronica Caruso, Metairie, and Emily Altazan, Pensacola, Fla.; a son, Anthony T. Guzzardo, Chalmette; three sisters, Frances Becker, Dallas, and Antoinette Barber and Anne Charbonnet, both of Metairie; a brother, Sam Zabbia, Ennis, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Fannie Matise, Brighton, Mich., and Virginia Leinhardt, Blacksburg, Va.; and three grandchildren, Michael Caruso, Maya Altazan and Jason Guzzardo. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/11/2002 GUZZARDO, FRANCES MUSSO A resident of Amite, she died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was 82 and a native of Independence. Visiting at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Angietta Keen, Amite; a son, Nick Anthony Guzzardo, Amite; a granddaughter, Kay Frances Keen Saragusa, Amite; and a sister, Katie Anzalone, New Orleans. Preceded in death by her husband, Tony N. Guzzardo; two brothers, Chris Musso and Frank Musso; and a sister, Lena Musso LaPlaca. She was the former owner of Green & White Supermarket, Amite. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, for masses. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/4/2005 GUZZARDO, GEORGE T. "BOOTSY" George T. "Bootsy" Guzzardo died at 5:56 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 91, a native and a resident of Independence. He and his wife owned and operated the Liberty Theatre until the 1950s. He and his brothers owned and operated the Guzzardo Brothers Supermarket until he became owner of Guzzardo's Grocery. He retired as a grocery owner. He was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. He was a member and the secretary of the St. Joseph Society, a member of the St. Mary Society, a member of the Lions Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served as a member of the Board of Aldermen in Independence. He was a volunteer fireman from 1927 until 1986, when he became fire chief. He served with the Independence Police Department for 33 years. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Anne Cittadino Guzzardo; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Nina Guzzardo Mannino and Michael A. Mannino, Virginia Patanella, Joan Guzzardo Arnone and Pete J. Arnone and Georgiana Guzzardo; a brother, Buster J. Guzzardo Sr; nine grandchildren, Michael J. Mannino, Philomena Martrain, Dennis Mannino, Matthew Mannino, Jo Ellen Marten, RhondaJo Young, Roxanne Ridgel, Rebecca "Becky" Gonzales and Larry Touchet Jr.; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena Sampere Guzzardo; two brothers, Joe Guzzardo and Pete Guzzardo; four sisters, Josephine Francimore, Minnie Garafola, Mary Vilardo and Carmela Guzzardo; a grand- daughter, Julie Patanella; and a grandson, Mark Mannino. Pallbearers will be Michael J. Mannino, Dennis Mannino, Matthew Mannino, Tommy Marten, Wilburn Young Jr. and Larry Touchet Jr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Society, Mater Dolorosa Catholic School or Holy Ghost Catholic School. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, and at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Monday. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/17/2010 GUZZARDO, GUY JOSEPH "GUSSIE" A resident of Baton Rouge and native of Independence, he died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 5:50 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 82 and a U.S. Army veteran as a sergeant with the 138th Antiaircraft, Artillery Group (Japan) and the Korean War. Visiting at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, on Friday, June 18, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gerard Martin. Recitation of the rosary on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by two sons, Greg Guzzardo and wife Cathy, Gary Guzzardo and wife Dana; daughter, Jacquelyn G. Bergeron; sister, Virginia Henderson and husband George; two brothers, Sam John Guzzardo and wife Jenny, Mike Guzzardo and wife Virginia; four grandchildren, Zachary Leonard Guzzardo, Thomas Murray III, Jason Gregory Guzzardo and Jan Strickland; and great- grandchild, Destiny Threadgill. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosland June Clement Guzzardo; father, John Sam Guzzardo; mother, Maggie Spitale Guzzardo; sister, Josephine G. Levatino; and brother, Joseph John Guzzardo. Pallbearers will be Jason Gregory Guzzardo, Tommy Murray III, Zachary Leonard Guzzardo, Lance Wall, William E. Clements Jr. and Johnny Guzzardo. Honorary pallbearers are Barbara Clement Toural, J.B. Kidd and Lowell Rahn. Gussie was a family man who always put others first. He was the cornerstone of the Guzzardo family that came from almost nothing during the Depression and made the most of everything. Gussie enjoyed his life the most by celebrating it with his immediate family and tending to his prolific garden. Pa-pa was a buddy and great adviser who always wanted the best for everyone and will remain in our hearts every day of our lives. Arrangements by Resthaven Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook or offer condolences t-nieces and great-nephews, Jason Graham and wife Cindy, Harry Hagan and wife Sharon, Angie Prescott and husband Will, and Finley Hagan. Preceded in death by her husband, Murriel Leroy Hart; son, Randy Roy Hart; parents, Velma Schilling Corkern and J.F. Corkern; sister, Carol Corkern Graham; and brother, Dr. Randall Corkern. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/1/2012 GUZZARDO, IAN RUSSELL The infant son of Russ and Ashley Guzzardo, of Amite, was born into this world at 6:21 a.m. and delivered into the arms of angels at 7:35 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge. Also survived by his sisters, Bethainee Guzzardo and Bryelle Guzzardo; grandparents, John and Cathy Gulotta, of Independence, and Mose and Jan Guzzardo, of Amite; aunts and uncles, Lacey and Jason Esler, of Hammond, Blaine Gulotta, of Independence, and Kim and Scott Terrebonne, of Amite; cousins, Aiden Esler, Kaleigh Terrebonne, Clay Terrebonne, and Mia Terrebonne; great-grandparents, Ralph Wascom Sr., of Holden, and Dorothy Jefferson, of Arkansas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and other family members. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Joseph and Christine Gulotta, John and Florence Guzzardo, and Earl and Elaine Russell. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Amite Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Pallbearers will be Blaine Gulotta and Clay Terrebonne. Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/12/2003 GUZZARDO, INA MARIE CAUSEY "I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Owner and president of AAA Temporaries Inc., she died Thursday, July 10, 2003, at her residence in Baton Rouge after a lengthy illness. She was 75 and a native of Amite. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Saturday. Religious service at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Maynard Hurst. Cryptside service at Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, at 4 p.m. Saturday. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Tony Joseph Guzzardo of Baton Rouge, and a native of Independence; three daughters, Carol Ann Guzzardo, Denham Springs, Sandra Guzzardo Ganel and husband Law David Ganel, Donaldsonville, and Lisa Guzzardo East, Denham Springs; two sons, Alex "Petey" Guzzardo, Zachary, and Christopher Guzzardo, Baton Rouge; a sister, Amy Causey Trupiano, Denham Springs; two special friends, Taryn "Cissy" Gremillion and Kitty Hofacre; 12 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A special thanks to Althea Neptune and the nurses and staff at St. Joseph Hospice. Preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Kennedy Husser; father, Alex Messina; a son, Joseph T. "Tommy" Guzzardo; and a granddaughter, Janelle Marie Box. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kenny Guzzardo, Jeremy Guzzardo, Jason Box, Mark Guzzardo, Brett East Jr. and Ben Guzzardo. Honorary pallbearers are Jared Guzzardo and Andrew Guzzardo. She was a 1946 salutatorian graduate with honors of Independence High School and a member of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice or St. Louis King of France School. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/12/2003 GUZZARDO, JOHN N. Died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at his residence in Amite. He was 83 and a native of Amite. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Cemetery. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Nick J. Guzzardo and Paula Braud Guzzardo and Charles (Mose) Guzzardo and Jan Russell Guzzardo; five grandchildren, John Paul Guzzardo, Chad N. Guzzardo, Erin K.M. Guzzardo, Kim Guzzardo Terrebonne and spouse Scott, and John "Russ" Guzzardo; and two great-grandchildren, Kaleigh and Clay Terrebonne. Preceded in death by his wife, Florence Myers Guzzardo; parents, Nicholas Nick Guzzardo and Angela Catalanotto Guzzardo; and seven brothers and sisters, Josephine G. Misita, Joseph Nick "Joe" Guzzardo, Tony Nick Guzzardo, George Nick Guzzardo, Jack N. "Jake" Guzzardo, Virginia Guzzardo LaBarbera and Sam Nick Guzzardo. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/9/1998 GUZZARDO, JOSEPH J. A resident and native of Independence, he died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 90. Visiting was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the funeral home, 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Monday. Religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Dean Martin. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by wife, Mildred Bennett Guzzardo, Independence; a daughter, Linda G. Howes, Independence; a son, John Wayne Guzzardo, Denham Springs; three brothers, Pete Guzzardo, George T. Guzzardo and Buster Guzzardo, all of Independence; a sister, Minnie Garafola, Independence; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Guzzardo; and two sisters, Josephine Francimore and Mary Vilardo. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/3/2002 GUZZARDO, JOSEPH T. Retired owner of Guzzardo's Grocery in Kenner, he died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, at his home in Bush. He was 87 and a native of Independence. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Thursday. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony J. and Patricia R. Guzzardo, Walker, and John S. and Glenda V. Guzzardo, Bush; a brother, Mike V. Guzzardo, Independence; two sisters, Fannie Matise, formerly of Independence, now of Brighton, Mich., and Dolly Leinhardt, Blacksburg, Va.; six grandchildren, Doug Guzzardo, Darrin Guzzardo, Angela G. Stogner, Tony Guzzardo, Dena Guzzardo and Carla Guzzardo; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Santangelo Guzzardo; and parents, Tony and Ida Guzzardo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice of St. Tammany, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/4/2012 GUZZARDO, MICHAEL A., SR. Age 72 and a resident of Tickfaw, Mike passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at his residence. Mike loved rabbit hunting, raising cows and gardening. Mike leaves behind his wife, Patricia A. Guzzardo; sons, Michael Guzzardo, Jr. and wife Mary, John Steven Guzzardo and wife Hazel, Patrick Gerard Guzzardo and wife Nancy, along with his grandchildren, Samantha, Danielle, Jokota, Steven, Blake, Lydia, Lenny, Deondra and Jacque; great-grandchildren, Khloe, Robert Jr. and Cherise. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Genusa, Virginia Whittington and Vivian Provetere; brother, Sam Guzzardo, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Mike in death were his brother, Gus Guzzardo; sister, Phennie Poletto; parents, George and Josephine Uli Guzzardo; grandparents, Sam and Mary Guzzardo. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church in Tickfaw on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Fr. John J. Boll will celebrate the Mass and entombment will follow in Colonial Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/15/2006 GUZZARDO, MIKE V. A resident of Independence, he died at 2:32 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 86 and a native of Rockford, Ill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of St. Joseph's Society, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Friday. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Veronica and Gary Caruso, Metairie, and Emily and Reg Altazan, Pensacola, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Kathleen Guzzardo, Independence; three grandchildren, Michael Caruso, Maya Altazan and Jason Guzzardo; and two sisters, Fannie Matise, Brighton, Mich., and Virginia Leinhardt, Blacksburg, Va. Preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine Guzzardo; and brother, Joseph T. Guzzardo. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. D. Maury Drummond and the staff of North Oaks Medical Center for their care and concern. For more details, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/7/2000 GUZZARDO, MILDRED BENNETT A lifelong resident of Independence, she died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 88. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at noon Thursday, conducted by Brother Don McGee. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by a daughter, Linda Howes, Independence; a son, John Wayne Guzzardo, Denham Springs; a sister, Mrs. Darance LeBarron, Independence; three brothers, Percy Bennett and Delmas Bennett, both of Independence, and Mildred Bennett, Amite; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Guzzardo; a granddaughter, Stephanie Guzzardo; two sisters, Verlie Lee and Opal Toney; and seven brothers, A.W., Lionel, Harry, Homer, Howard, Clyde and Norman Bennett. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 10/6/2009 GUZZARDO, NICK ANTHONY Nick Anthony Guzzardo was born January 10, 1943 and joined his Heavenly family at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice, Baton Rouge. He was 66, a native and resident of Amite. Nick Anthony was a devout parishioner to St. Helena Catholic Church through his service as a cantor and choir member. He loved nothing more than serving the Lord, enjoying old movies, and spending time with his great niece & nephews. He is survived by a sister, Angietta Keen and brother-in- law, Daniel Keen; niece and godchild, Kay Frances Saragusa and her husband, Matthew Saragusa; great niece, Laney Saragusa; 2 great nephews, Waylon and Cohen Saragusa. Preceded in death by his parents, Tony N. and Frances M. Guzzardo; a sister, Angietta Marie Guzzardo. Pallbearers will be Gary Perry, Matthew Saragusa, Eddie Mason, Nick John Guzzardo, Tim Vernon & J.A. Girgenti. Visitation will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Joe Camilleri officiating. Interment in Amite Mulberry Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made for masses celebrated for Nick Anthony Guzzardo or donations to the Mark Oliver Medical Fund. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/7/2009 GUZZARDO, PAULA BRAUD After a courageous battle with cancer, she passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Jan. 5, 2009, at 3 a.m. She was born June 6, 1949. Paula was surrounded by loving family and friends. As a native and resident of Baton Rouge, she was an educator, business woman and Realtor. Visitation at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m. until funeral Mass at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Tom Ranzino, celebrant. Burial in Amite Cemetery, Amite. A celebration of Paula's life will be held after the burial on Wednesday at the home of Paul and Diana Burns, 7381 Woodstock Drive, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Survived by her children, John Paul "J.P." Guzzardo, Chad Nicholas Guzzardo and Erin Katherine Myers Guzzardo; father of children, Nick J. Guzzardo; grandchild, Ainsley Katherine Marie Hammack; mother, Edith Gainey Braud; and brothers, John J. Braud, Steven J. Braud and Charles R. Braud. She was predeceased by father, Paul H. Braud; and brother, Gary P. Braud. She was a graduate of Redemptorist High School and LSU with a master's in education and history. Paula studied under the Jesuit Order at Millsaps College. A lover of great friends and family, she was a proud mother of three. Please send donations to The Sister Dulce Foundation, P.O. Box 77526, Baton Rouge, LA 70879. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/12/2002 GUZZARDO, PETER THOMAS An Independence town councilman for more than 25 years and a former city housing inspector, he died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Jefferson. He was 90 and a resident and native of Independence. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Friday, celebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffy. Interment in Colonial Cemetery. Survived by two sons, John Guzzardo, Hammond, and Blaise Guzzardo, Independence; a sister, Minnie Guzzardo Garafola, Independence; two brothers, George Guzzardo and Buster Guzzardo, both of Independence; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Rose Lavigne Guzzardo; parents, John and Lena Sampere Guzzardo; three sisters, Grace Guzzardo, Mary Vilardo and Josephine Francimore; a brother, Joe Guzzardo; and a great-grandson, Malcolm L. Hastings. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 5627 of Independence, Father Della Pinta Assembly, 4th Degree, a past grand knight, and a member of St. Joseph Society. He was also a member of Lions Club of Independence and the Italian/American Culture Association. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mater Dolorosa School, P.O. Box 380, Independence, LA 70443. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/16/2007 GUZZARDO, ROSE MARIE A native of Amite, she died at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at her residence in Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. on Thursday. Religious services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Camilleri. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. She is survived by her daughter, Tena Perilloux; and husband, Raymond, Amite; three sons, Nic Joe Guzzardo and wife, Jean, Independence, Frank Guzzardo and wife, Fannie, Amite, Joey Guzzardo, Amite; nine grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and eight stepgreat-grandchildren; special family friend, Kathy Spitale. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joe Guzzardo; daughter, Angie Guzzardo; son, Nicholas Guzzardo; parents, Sam and Catherine Genco; son-in-law, Jim Mitchell; five brothers and a sister. Pallbearers will be Mike, David, Chris, Jeffrey, Brent Bryan and Anthony Guzzardo. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/27/2000 GUZZARDO, SAM J. SR. A native and resident of Independence, he died at 8 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. He was 79. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Dean Martin. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by his wife, Phyne Gulino Guzzardo of Independence; a daughter, Sandra Guzzardo Morgan of Independence; two sons, Mickey Joe Guzzardo and Sammy Guzzardo, both of Independence; four grandchildren, Dana Crowe, Joey Guzzardo, Leanne Guzzardo and Jessica Guzzardo; two brothers, Tony Guzzardo of Baton Rouge and J.T. Guzzardo of Independence; and two sisters, Fannie Shittone and Lou Macaluso, both of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Sadie Guzzardo; and a daughter, Diane Guzzardo Crowe. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 109 in Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/31/2012 GUZZARDO, SARA MARIE CAMPO Mrs. Sara Marie Campo Guzzardo, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother & great-grandmother was born June 17, 1930 and passed away at 3:21 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82, a native of Amite and a resident of Independence. She was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, St. Joseph Society, St. Mary's Society, Ladies Council 5627 Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Sara and her husband of 65 years, Buster J. Guzzardo, Sr. raised their 6 children in Independence. Survived by her husband and 2 sons, B.J. Guzzardo, Jr. and companion Faye Ivanisky, Baton Rouge and Jerome Guzzardo and wife Julie, Independence. 4 daughters, Madelene Pisciotta and husband Ronald, Loranger, Antoinette Guzzardo, Baton Rouge, Lorraine Guzzardo, Independence and Sara G. Harrison, Baton Rouge; sister, Catherine Campo Adomitis, Baton Rouge; 2 brothers, Steve Campo and wife Savina, Amite and John Campo and wife Carol, Amite; 16 grandchildren, Rex, Ryan and Elissa Guzzardo, Leslie Cormier, Taylar McDonald, Logan Guzzardo, Christopher, Ronald and Jude Pisciotta, Jessica Finley, Amber Trapen, Michael and Galan Gagneaux, Heather, Eric and Zachary Harrison; 17 great- grandchildren, Charley, Kendal and Avery Guzzardo, Kady, Chloe and Hudson Cormier; Lathan McDonald, Sebastian, Christian and Madelene Pisciotta, Destiny Dorsa, Joseph and Joshua Soniat, Grace Finley, Caden Gagneaux, Mikey and Bryce Trapen; numerous other extended family members. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Fannie Schittone Campo; a sister Mary Campo Lavigne and a brother, John Campo. Pallbearers will be her 10 grandsons. Family would like to Thank Legacy Hospice for their outstanding care given to my wife and mother and especially to her nurse Chrissy Easley and aides for their loving care. Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, September 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 pm. and at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Howard Adkins officiating. Interment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Family request memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, LA. 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