Saragusa 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 Saragusa, August 24 Oct 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson Saragusa, Corey Joseph 22 May 2002 May 2002 Don Johnson Saragusa, Kelly Gasper 26 Nov 2006 Dec 2006 Jerry Nelson Saragusa, Laura Agnes Cavaretta 22 Nov 1999 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Saragusa, Lena Marie 1 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Saragusa, Louis Vincent, Sr 12 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Saragusa, Philip Joseph 8 Apr 2012 Apr 2012 Jerry Nelson ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/24/2006 SARAGUSA, AUGUST August Saragusa, 71-years-old of Independence, La., died Monday, October 23, 2006 in the V.A. Hospital in Biloxi. He was born Tuesday, August 20, 1935 in Independence. Surviving are two daughters, Sheila Ploof, and Rosa Saragusa; son, Ricky Saragusa Sr.; two grandsons, Ricky Saragusa Jr.and Scott Ploof; three sisters, Bena Labate, Sara Roux and Josie Burhoe. He was preceded in death by Parents: Gasper Saragusa and Rosa Junda Saragusa, Siblings: Sam, Frank, Joe, Tony, Mary, Tilly, Russell, Loucille, Johnny and Joe. Friends will be received Wednesday, October 25 Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery, Independence, Louisiana 70443. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com/subject line: Saragusa. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/22/2002 SARAGUSA, COREY JOSEPH A resident and native of Independence, he died Monday, May 20, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 23. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday. Religious service at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffy. Interment in Colonial Cemetery. Survived by his parents, Joseph and Carolyn Ard Saragusa; a sister, Keli Saragusa; maternal grandparents, Jack and Phyllis arrison; paternal grandfather, Kelly Saragusa; and maternal great-grandmother, Iva Ard. Survivors reside in Independence. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alfred "P.O." Ard; paternal grandmother, Laura C. Saragusa; maternal great-grandfather, Ivy Ard; maternal great-grandparents, Felix and Mary Costanza; and paternal great-grandparents, Tony and Mary Cavaretta and Gasper and Mattie Saragusa. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/26/2006 SARAGUSA, KELLY GASPER Kelly Gasper Saragusa, 94 years old and a resident of Independence, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1912, in Independence, son of the late Gasper and Mattie Falcone Saragusa and husband of the late Laura Cavaretta Saragusa. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Mattee S. and Johnny Domiano Sr. and Carmelite S. and George Capadona; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Carolyn Ard Saragusa; sister, Angelina S. Gattuso; brother, Phillip Saragusa; grandsons, Johnny Domiano Jr., Michael and Brian Capadona; a granddaughter, Keli Saragusa; and three great-granddaughters, Jordan Domiano, Laura and Jenna Capadona. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony "Tony" and Vincent Saragusa; a sister, Agnes S. Tafficano; and a grandson, Corey Joseph Saragusa. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Sunday, Nov. 26, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday after 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Monday at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by the Very Rev. Paul A. McDuffie V.F. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery Mausoleum, Independence. E-mail condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Saragusa. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/22/1999 SARAGUSA, LAURA AGNES CAVARETTA A resident of Independence, she died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85 and a native of Amite. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, with vigil service at 7 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, celebrated by the Rev. Dean Martin. Entombment in Colonial Cemetery Mausoleum. Survived by her husband, Kelly G. Saragusa, Independence; a son, Joseph T. Saragusa, Independence; two daughters, Carmelite S. Capadona and Mattee S. Domiano, both of Independence; four sisters, Josie C. Calcagno and Lena C. Ragusa, both of Independence, Katie C. Conrad, Amite, and Mary C. Kendrick, Pride; five grandchildren, Johnny Domiano Jr., Michael and Brian Capadona, Corey and Keli Saragusa; and a great-granddaughter, Laura Capadona. Preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Carmella Scariana Cavaretta. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 1/1/2011 SARAGUSA, LENA MARIE Lena Marie Saragusa, beloved mother, wife and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Garland, Texas. She was born July 26, 1926 in Independence, La. to Rose and Joe Lalumia. She was an inspiration to us all, a true optimist, with the best attitude and always a smile on her face. Lena was a lover of life and treasured her family around her. We will always remember her love of flowers and the great joy they brought to her. We will never forget you mom, and we are better people because of your example and never ending love. Heaven just received another angel. Survivors include her husband Philip of 64 years; sons, Philip (Sonny) Saragusa and Michael and his wife Annette Saragusa; daughter Linda Saragusa and her companion Don Keith; grandchildren, Philip Saragusa Jr. and Sunilyn Saragusa King and her husband Robert; sisters, Frances Lalumia Piazza and Rose Lalumia Barraco; brother, Henry Lalumia; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home from 6 - 8 PM, Sunday, January 2, 2011, with recitation of the Rosary at 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held 2 PM, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at the North Chapel of Calvary Hill Mausoleum, 3235 Lombardy Ln., Dallas, 75220. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lena's name to the charity of your choice. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 8/12/2012 SARAGUSA, LOUIS VINCENT, SR. Louis "Louie" Vincent Saragusa Sr., 73 years old of Independence, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Specialty Long Term Care Hospital of Hammond. He was born on Friday, June 2, 1939, in Independence. Surviving are his daughter & son-in-law, Weggie and Mike Rester; 2 sons, Louis Saragusa Jr. and wife Nancy and Michael Saragusa; 2 grandchildren, Hannah Saragusa and Ryan Rester; and his faithful side kick, Trouble. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Amelia Saragusa; brother, Johnny Saragusa; sister, Rose Falcone; and granddaughter, Meghan Rester. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Monday, August 13, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Loranger Community Cemetery. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. ************************************************************************* Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 4/8/2012 SARAGUSA, PHILIP JOSEPH Passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2012. Born to Sicilian immigrants Gasper and Mattia Falcone Saragusa on September 1, 1915 in Independence, La. He grew up on their strawberry farm and enjoyed a very close family. Dad is best described as loving, kind and gentle. He was loved by all those who knew him. He was a man who was most happy when surrounded by family, usually for a big meal. Words can never describe how much we will miss him. Dad has finally "gone down the road"; the road we will all travel some day. May the angels comfort him on his journey and he will live on in our hearts. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Lena Lalumia Saragusa; sisters, Angelina S. Gattuso and Agnes S. Trafficano; brothers, Kelly, Vincent and Tony Saragusa. Survived by children, Philip "Sonny" Saragusa, Michael and Annette Saragusa, Linda Saragusa and Don Keith II; grandchildren, Sunilyn and Robert King, Philip Saragusa, John and Jenna Stiles, Sarah Stiles and Clay Signor and Conner Keith and great-grandchildren Sienna and Jacie. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the North Chapel of Calvary Hill Mausoleum, 3235 Lombardy Lane in Dallas. Entombment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of choice. Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home 10501 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218, 214-327-8291 in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************* File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/saragusa.txt