Major 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: Major, Adam Ricks 8 May 2011 May 2011 Jerry Nelson Major, Dorty J. 10 May 2002 May 2002 Don Johnson Major, Levon J. 16 May 2005 Jun 2005 Jerry Nelson Major, Nancy Giacone 6 Dec 2009 Dec 2009 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/8/2011 MAJOR, ADAM RICKS Adam Ricks Major, 88, of Independence, formerly of Chicago and St. Petersburg, Fla., died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond. Survived by a sister-in-law, Elsie LeJeune Major; nieces, Barbara Nicolosi Arch and husband Albert, Valerie Major Agnello and husband Michael, Tracey Major Steib and husband Henry, Diana Garon Orlando and husband Fred, Marie Lucido Matherne and husband Gary, Anna Zinna Storello and husband Joe, and Mary Zinna Zaar and husband Ron; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Giacone Major; parents, Wilbert Major and Louisa Cline Major; brothers, Hermael, Wilbert Jr. and Levon; and sisters, Ida Major Nicolosi and husband Johnny, and Thelma Major Garon and husband Willie. Family and friends will be received at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence on Monday, May 9, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m., conducted by Deacon Michael Agnello. Interment in Colonial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harry McKneely & Sons. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of North Oaks Medical Hospital and their centers, the nurses and staff of Belle Maison Nursing Home along with Home Instead Caregivers Shannon and Liz, and a special thanks to dear friend, Sam Combetta. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/10/2002 MAJOR, DORTY J. Died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at his residence near Independence. He was 90 and a native of New Roads. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1 a.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Friday. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by his companion, Mona B. Costanza; two daughters, Jeanette M. Bennett and Marion Major; and three sons, Bennie, Willis and J.D. Major, all of Independence; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Leona Bennett Major. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/16/2005 MAJOR, LEVON J. "COOTER" A retired employee of the Louisiana Office of Highways and retired from Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, he died Friday, May 13, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 79, a resident of Independence and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, concelebrated by the Rev. Paul McDuffie, the Rev. Jack Nutter and the Rev. William Aldridge. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. He is survived by his wife, Elsie LeJeune Major, Independence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Mike Agnello and Tracey and Henry Steib; four grandchildren, Mark Agnello, Melanie Agnello Johnston and Casie and Megan Steib; four great- grandchildren, Anthony, Hannah, Sarah and Hailey; a brother, Adam Major; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hermael Major and Wilbert Major Jr.; two sisters, Ida Nicolosi and Thelma Garon; and parents, Wilbert Major Sr. and Louisa Cline Major. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/6/2009 MAJOR, NANCY GIACONE Nancy Giacone Major, 84, a resident of Independence, and a former resident of Chicago and St. Petersburg, Fla., died on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Belle Maison Nursing Home. Surviving are her beloved husband of 61 years, Adam Major; brother, Joe Giacone and wife Mary Ann; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Margiorcina Giacone; and her brothers and sisters, Nick, Carlo, Gasper, Tony, Leon, Rose, Lena, Katie, Mary, Leah and Rosemarie. Family and friends will be received at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence on Monday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. until funeral service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Deacon Michael Agnello. Internment will be in Colonial Cemetery immediately following services. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home of Hammond will be in charge of arrangements. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of North Oaks Medical Center, the doctors, nurses and staff of Belle Maison, and Cardinal Hospice for the care given to Nancy. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/major.txt