Levatino 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: Levatino, Angelo T. 10 May 2012 May 2012 Jerry Nelson Levatino, Bill Thomas, Sr. 1 Aug 2010 Aug 2010 Jerry Nelson Levatino, Charles David, Sr. 8 Feb 2001 Feb 2001 Don Johnson Levatino, Frank Angelo 23 Feb 2003 Feb 2003 Don Johnson Levatino, James Earlo, Sr. 27 Jul 2009 Aug 2009 Jerry Nelson Levatino, Josephine Guzzardo 19 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson Levatino, Josie Lena Degrstino 28 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Levatino, Mary Rose 31 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Levatino, Michael Joseph 17 Dec 2008 Dec 2008 Jerry Nelson Levatino, Sam L. 12 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Levatino, Wilma E. 13 Feb 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/10/2012 LEVATINO, ANGELO T. Angelo T. Levatino, affectionately known to everyone as "Paw Paw," was born May 1, 1927, and passed away, at 7:25 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2011, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 85, a native and a resident of Independence. Mr. Angelo was a US Army WWII Veteran, retired from LA Department of Transportation & Development and was loved and will be missed by all. He is survived by his children, Helen Levatino Walsh, Connie Levatino Perkins and husband Joe, Thomas Levatino & Cathy Levatino Russo and husband Sal; brother, Philip Levatino, Jr. and wife Helen; grandchildren, Melissa Levatino Phelps and husband Mark, Kimberly Walsh St. Germain and husband Chris, Brian Levatino, M.D., Robert Walsh, Jr. and wife Lauren, Melanie Levatino Richardson and husband Jon, Sammy Russo, Philip Russo, Catherine Russo, Patrick Perkins, Katie Perkins and Russell Perkins; great-grandchildren Aiden Phelps, Taylor Walsh, Lillie St. Germain, Nina Phelps, Robert Walsh, III & Trey St. Germain; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Ida Annie Magliolo Levatino; daughter-in-law, Nina Fleetwood Levatino; brothers, Sam L. Levatino and Joseph S. Levatino; nephew, Michael Levatino. Visitation at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Friday, May 11, 2011, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Fr. Howard Adkins officiating. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. An on- line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 8/1/2010 LEVATINO, BILL THOMAS, SR. Bill Thomas Levatino Sr., 65 years old of Independence, Louisiana, died July 30, 2010, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence. Bill was born on January 30, 1945, in Independence, son of the late Bill Levatino and Maggie Slocum Levatino. He owned his own mobile home transport company and was an avid dragster racer with his sons. Surviving are sons & daughters-in-law, Bill and Tami Levatino Jr.and Phillip and Lora Levatino, mother, Maggie Slocum Levatino, grandchildren, Kadie, Kalin, Jake and Kaile Levatino, sister, Linda Levatino. He is preceded in death by brothers, Louie, Chucky and Roger Levatino. Friends will be received Monday, August 02, 2010, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Louisiana. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, at 2:00p.m. Interment will follow in the Stevens Cemetery Independence, Louisiana. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/8/2001 LEVATINO, CHARLES DAVID, SR. A self-employed truck driver and a resident and native of Independence, he died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at Medical Center of Louisiana, New Orleans. He was 49. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday, conducted by a Dominican priest. Interment in Stevens Cemetery, Independence. Survived by his wife, Jackie Champagne Levatino, Independence; two sons, Charles D. "David" Levatino Jr. and Richard Thomas "Ricci" Levatino, both of Independence; a daughter, Melissa Ann Levatino Schliegelmeyer, Albany; four grandchildren, Christina Lynn Levatino, Joshua Blake Schliegelmeyer, Justin David Schliegelmeyer and Jamie Brianne Schliegelmeyer; mother, Maggie Major Slocum, Independence; a brother, Bill Levatino, Independence; and a sister, Linda Cochran Causey, Independence. Preceded in death by father, Bill Levatino; and two brothers, Roger and Louis Levatino. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/23/2003 LEVATINO, FRANK ANGELO A devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. He was 88 and a native of Independence. Visitation at St. Patrick Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. He was one of the first in 1948 to be issued an air-conditioning license in Baton Rouge. He was founder and past owner of Dayton Heating and Air and retired from Exxon Research and Development Labs in 1972. He is survived by four children, Donald, Sam and Frankie Levatino and Vicki Levatino Mouch; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Vince Levatino; a son-in-law, Kenneth Mouch; three sisters, Rose Graphia, Annie Vaccaro and Josie Levatino of Independence; a brother, Vic Levatino, Houma; grand- children, Britani, Brady and Kristina Mouch, Chas and Tena Levatino Roemer, Dr. David and Dr. Angelle Levatino Berry, Vita Levatino of Washington, D.C.; Joseph and Katie Levatino of New Orleans; Lisa and Mindy Levatino, Shawn and Michelle Lynam and Michael Champagne; great-grandchildren, Charles and Adeline Roemer, Jared Levatino, and Benjamin and Jane Lynam. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Josie Degrstino Levatino, great-granddaughter, Hailey Angelie Berry; parents, Angelo and Vita Cali Levatino; sister, Mary Levatino; and brothers, Sam and Philip Levatino. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are lifelong friends, Tony Fresina and Joe Zito. Special thanks to Dr. Joseph Albergamo and Mindy for their care, patience and understanding during his unscheduled visits. Thanks to Dr. David Hanson and the outstanding staff at Louisiana Hematology/Oncology Associates, Dr. Eugene Berry for his assistance during his hospital stays/emergency room visits and Linda Leverson and Mary Bonaventure who have been special caretakers. We appreciate the assistance offered by his sisters and brother, neighbors, Bill and Rosemary Barnham, Ollie and Sandy Ainsworth, and Vince Magliolo during his illness. He fought a patient, long, and courageous battle after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March 2000. He was a member of Monsignor Dominic Blasco Knights of Columbus Council 3298. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/27/2009 LEVATINO, JAMES EARLO, SR. "JIMMY" A resident of Mobile, Ala., and a former resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Harvest Manor in Denham Springs. He was 59, a native of Amite, a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam and a retired visual merchandiser for Dillard's Department Store. Jimmy was a kind, considerate, caring, gentle man and will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends. He is survived by a son, James E. "Jimmy" Levatino Jr.; parents, Joseph Earlo and Irma Ruth Bennett Levatino; two brothers, Jerry L. Levatino and his wife, Lynda, and Kenneth W. "Kenny" Levatino; granddaughter, Kaylee Nicole Levatino Battaglia; two nieces, Jenny Marie Levatino and Leanna Grace Levatino; and two nephews, Steven Paul Levatino and Nathan Joseph Levatino. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Idell Levatino and E.H. and Mattie Dillon Bennett. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, July 28, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery, Arcola. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Source Hospice, 3049 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/19/2010 LEVATINO, JOSEPHINE GUZZARDO A native and resident of Independence, she died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 83. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, Friday, March 19, from 11 a.m. until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Howard Adkins. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. She is survived by a sister, Virginia G. Henderson and her husband, Buddy, Prairieville; three brothers, Sam Guzzardo and his wife, Jennie, and Guy Guzzardo, all of Baton Rouge, and Mike Guzzardo and his wife, Virginia, Tickfaw; sister-in-law, Phenie Guzzardo; and stepdaughter, Barbara L. Navarra and her husband, Roy, of Independence. Preceded in death by husband, John Levatino; parents, John and Maggie Guzzardo; brother, Joe Guzzardo; and sister-in-law, June Guzzardo. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit the Web at www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/28/2002 LEVATINO, JOSIE LENA DEGRSTINO A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at her home. She was 84 and a native of Independence. Visitation was at St. Patrick Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank Angelo Levatino; four children, Donald, Sam and Frankie Levatino and Vicki Levatino Mouch; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Vince Levatino; a son-in-law, Kenneth Mouch; grandchildren, Britani, Brady and Kristina Mouch, Chas and Tena Levatino Roemer, Dr. David and Dr. Angelle Levatino Berry, Vita Levatino of Washington, D.C., Joseph and Katie of Levatino of New Orleans, Lisa and Mindy Levatino, Shawn and Michelle Lynam and Michael Champagne; great-grandchildren, Adeline Roemer, Jared Levatino, and Benjamin and Jane Lynam; and a brother, Jack Cristina. Preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Hailey Angelle Berry; parents, Ross and Lena Polito Degrstino; and a sister, Katie Degrstino Dykes. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Special thanks to Dr. David Hanson, the wonderful staff at Louisiana Hematology/Oncology Associates, Dr. Karen Miller, Peggy and Veronica. Thanks to Linda Leverson, who has been a special caregiver. We appreciate the assistance offered by neighbors Bill and Rosemary Barnham, Ollie and Sandy Ainsworth and Vince Magliolo. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/31/2002 LEVATINO, MARY ROSE A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, March 29, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 84 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum. Survived by her three sisters, Josie Laciura, Independence, Anna Vaccaro, Independence, and Rose Graphia, Baton Rouge; two brothers, Frank Levatino, Baton Rouge, and Vick Levatino, Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Vita Cali Levatino; and two brothers, Sam and Philip Levatino. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/17/2008 LEVATINO, MICHAEL JOSEPH "MIKE" A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at his home. He was 46 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 p.m. until memorial service at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Merlin Liverman. Survived by his mother, Hazel E. Levatino; father, Phillip J. Levatino Jr. and wife Helen; maternal grandmother, Annie Mae Fussell; two sons, Jason Levatino and Jeremy Levatino; and sister, Robin L. Burke and husband Patrick. Please sign the online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/12/2011 LEVATINO, SAM L. Sam L. Levatino was born June 21, 1921, and passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 and a native and a resident of Independence. Mr. Sam is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosalie LaMarca Levatino; two daughters, Cindy Martin and husband Reggie, Independence, and Cathy Russo and husband Salvadore J. Jr., Morgan City; five grandchildren, Regina M. Martin, Jason M. Martin, Salvadore J. Russo III, Philip A. Russo and Catherine Rose Russo; great-grandchild, Isabelle Rose Martin; three brothers, Joseph Levatino and wife Helga, Terrytown, Philip Levatino Jr. and wife Helen, Yellville, Ark., and Angelo T. Levatino, Independence; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Ida Annie Magliolo Levatino; and nephew, Michael Levatino. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at noon, with the Rev. Howard Adkins, celebrant. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. The family requests memorial donations be made to Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, 483 Pine St., Independence, LA 70443. An online guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 2/13/2013 LEVATINO, WILMA E. Wilma E. Levatino, 88 years old of Lacombe, La., passed away, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Surviving are daughters, Dorothy Sconza and husband Stanley and Frances Warner and husband Rocky, grandchildren, Cindy Cousin and husband John, Jeff Sconza and wife Lisa, Chris Sconza and wife Jodi and Lisa Ratcliff and husband David, great-grandchildren, Logan, Bobby, Roxie, Cameron, Sydney, Anna, Sophia, Abbie, Maggie and Anthony. She is preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Frank Levatino and great-grandson, Garret Cousin. Friends will be received Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Leon Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Colonial Cemetery in Independence. A guest-book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/levantino.txt