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Pandolfo, Father Lawrence L., O.P.   7 Aug 2009    Aug 2009    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star:  8/7/2009

PANDOLFO, FATHER LAWRENCE L., O.P.
Father Lawrence L. Pandolfo, O.P., a Dominican Friar of St. Martin de
Porres Province, died at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center in New
Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the age of 92.  He entered
the Dominican Novitiate at San Domenico, Pistoia (Florence) Italy in 1934
and was ordained a priest in Rome, Italy on July 31, 1939. Father was a son
of the Province of Rome, later assigned to St. Catherine of Siena Province
in Italy, and transfiliated to St. Martin de Porres Province in 2003.
Before coming to Louisiana, he ministered as a teacher and chaplain in
Italy, Germany, South Dakota and Minnesota.  In Louisiana, he ministered as
Assistant Pastor at Mater Dolorosa Parish, Independence, LA, Pastor of Our
Lady of Pompeii Parish, Tickfaw, LA from 1972 to 1988. In Jefferson, LA he
ministered as chaplain at St. Jude Hospital, Kenner, LA, Elmwood Medical
Center, Metropolitan Hospice, Elmwood Medical Rehabilitation Center, and
Ville St., Marie.  In June, 2009, he retired to Our Lady of Wisdom
Healthcare Center.  Father is survived by his sisters, Sister Germang,
O.P., Rose Vericella, Rosalia Kesselring, Erminia Pandolfo, nieces,
nephews, great nieces, great nephews, brother-in-law, great uncle, cousins,
and may friends.  His parents, Nicola and Anna Coiro Pandolfo, a sister,
Sister Emilid, O.P. and four brothers, Joseph, Dominic. Antonio and Mario
preceded him in death.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony
of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana at
10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2009 with visitation beginning at 
9:00 A.M. The Office of the Dead will be prayed at St. Anthony of Padua
Catholic Church on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.  Interment will
follow the Mass in the Dominican Friars Cemetery, Rosaryville, Ponchatoula,
LA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dominican Friars Retirement Fund,
1421 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie 70001, preferred.  Arrangements by Jacob
Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Guest book may be signed on
line at www.legacy.com.

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