Viola 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: Viola, Bein Venida Decoteau 21 Feb 2012 Feb 2012 Jerry Nelson Viola, Cosimo L. 5 Feb 1991 Aug 2000 Robert Vernon Viola, Dorothy M. Coleman Langlois 29 Dec 2012 Dec 2012 Jerry Nelson Viola, Fairy Tate Travis 25 Oct 2004 Nov 2004 Jerry Nelson Viola, Jacqueline Jacob 4 Dec 2008 Dec 2008 Jerry Nelson Viola, Jeanette L. 22 Jan 2010 Jan 2010 Jerry Nelson Viola, Jennie 17 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Viola, Jim L. 17 Mar 1998 Aug 2000 Robert Vernon Viola, Mary F. 1 Aug 1990 Jan 2002 Robert Vernon Viola, Mary Vaccaro 12 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Viola, Tony 11 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 2/21/2012 VIOLA, BEIN VENIDA DECOTEAU Bein Venida Decoteau Viola from Independence, LA, departed this life on Saturday February 18, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. Venida was born Nov. 4th 1953 in New Orleans, LA. She was the eldest of 3 daughters adopted by the late Mr. and Mrs. CC Decoteau of Ponchatoula, LA. She leaves behind her loving husband Joseph Viola, Sr.; they were married over 38 years. Her step children Junior, Darrell, Butch and Julia Viola. Her Loving grandchildren that stayed by her side till she went to heaven, Crystal and Kaitlyn Viola. Great-granddaughter Caylee. Her sister Linda R. Oakes and husband Roger. Nieces Angelita Hernandez, Chavelita Boll and husband Dan, Elisha Fe White and nephew Michael White and wife Melissa. Preceded in death by her loving sister Martha Fe Strahan, Parents Gus and Frankie Decoteau. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, LA from 10 a.m. until Religious Services at noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Services conducted by Deacon Al Zeringue. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. February 05, 1991 VIOLA, COSIMO L. Died 7:22 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 1991, at Westpark Community Hospital, Hammond. He was 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Independence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, with vigil service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 8 to 10:10 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Father Isadore Vicenti. Burial in Colonial Cemetery. Survived by wife, Marty L. Viola, Independence; two sons, Lawrence V. Viola, Baton Rouge, and Sam Viola, Independence; three daughters, Lena M. Ciulla, Miami, Fla., Lorna Hayes, Metairie, and Norma Jean Viola, Kenner; two sisters, Katherine Burney, New Orleans, and Antoinette Jacques, Kenner; a brother, Joe Viola, Slidell; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/29/2012 VIOLA, DOROTHY MARIE COLEMAN LANGLOIS A resident of Albany, she died at 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at her home. She was born January 24, 1938, in Greenwood, Miss., and was 74 years of age. 3 daughters, Rose L. Bennett and husband, Reggie, Independence, Betty L. Guthrie and husband, Mike, Hammond and Loretta V. Wunstel and husband, Marty, El Dorado, AR; 5 grandchildren, Brad Langlois, Eric Guthrie, Jennifer Fedele, Heather Fedele and Ashley F. Voivedich; 5 great- grandchildren, John Keith, Alexis, and Darian Gehegan, Brandon Pourciau and Levi Voivedich; great-great-grandchildren, Aubree Wheat. Preceded in death by husbands, Lawrence Langlois and Tony Viola; daughter, Alice F. Langlois; 3 sisters and 1 half-brother. She and her husband, Tony Viola, owned and operated DŐs Nursery in Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/25/2004 VIOLA, FAIRY TATE TRAVIS "He who dwells in the shadow of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1. A retired schoolteacher and resident of Prairieville, she died at 10:22 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Gonzales. She was 74 and a native of Tangipahoa. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. until service at 8 p.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Dennis Mitchell. Visitation from 10 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tangipahoa Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Rogers officiating. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter and son-in- law, Judy and Kirk Easley of Prairieville; four grandchildren, Travis and Laci Easley, both of Prairieville, Kelly Travis, Michelle Alcido and husband Jim Alcido of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Thomas Alcido of Houston; a daughter-in-law, Shelly Travis Feltman of Ponchatoula; and three brothers, George Tate, Casey Tate and James "Baby" Tate, all of Tangipahoa. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Travis; second husband, Joe Viola; mother, Bessie Hurst Tate; and a son, Kenneth Milton Travis. Pallbearers will be Mike Feltman, Mike Welsh, Mike Williams, Travis Easley, Ronnie Boucher, Kenneth Martin and Gary Tate. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Greensburg Chapter 1580. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/4/2008 VIOLA, JACQUELINE JACOB Jacqueline Jacob Viola, 73, a resident of Independence, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. She was born in LaPlace on Nov. 28, 1935. Survived by her husband, Casimo Russell Viola, Independence; four daughters, Marilyn Calcagno and Cheryl Santangelo, both of Independence, Karen Forrest, Hammond, and Julia Dephllips, Albany; two sons, Russell and Jerry Viola, both of Independence; two sisters, Audrey Lewis, Laurel, Miss., and Francis Edwards, Albany; two brothers, James and Jerry Jacob, both of LaPlace; grandchildren, Vanessa Tallo, Vincent Calcagno Jr., Julie Ponder, Jennifer and Johnnie Santangelo, Whitney and Courtney Viola, Jocelyn and David Forrest, Jeremy, Jacy and Jared Viola, Joshua and Kristen DePhillips; and great-grandchildren, Brady and Seth Tallo. She was loved by a dear friend, Bea Rost. Preceded in death by her mother, Ester Marie Granier Jacob; father, Rosemond Jacob; and a brother, Lloyd Jacob. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, on Friday, Dec. 5, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Entombment in Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Arrangements by McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/22/2010 VIOLA, JEANETTE L. A resident of Amite, she died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. In Memphis, Tenn., she retired from Shelby County government and Macy's Department Store. Survived by her two daughters, Debbie Pingno and her husband, Emile, Amite, and Theresa Simmons and her husband, Ted, Loranger; son, Ricky Viola, Amite; five grandchildren, Charles Engeron, and Stacy Morris and her husband, Josh, all of Loranger, and Jason Pingno and his wife, Heidi, and Andy Perez and Joseph Perez, all of Amite; six great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Abigail Engeron, Ashton and Colton Morris and Jason and Hunter Pingno. Also survived by four brothers, Richard Lee and his wife, Anna, Memphis, Charles Lee and his wife, Helen, Senatobia, Miss., Jerry Lee and his wife, Millie, Greer's Ferry, Ariz., and Joe Lee, Memphis; three sisters, Elizabeth Morgan and her husband, Milton, Mountainburg, Ark., Geneva Porter, Memphis, and Zelpha Arnold and her husband, Craig, Fountain Inn, S.C.; numerous nieces and nephews, including a niece in particular, Elizabeth Lee Ann Porter, Bethesda, Md., who has been here for the family every step of the way. In addition to a multitude of friends, she leaves behind four very close and dear friends, Charles and Rozell Reeves, Mountain View, Ark., Cathy Martin, Memphis, and Viral Patel, Amite. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the following medical personnel and facilities for their kind, professional and compassionate care given to our loved one in her time of need: Dr. Joe Sharma and Dr. Juan Sarmiento and the staff of Emory University Hospital, Atlanta; Dr. Rhea Jones and his staff; Dr. David Oubre, Wendy M. Gill, MSN ANP-C and staff at Pontchartrain Hematology Oncology Inc.; Dr. Robert Fields and staff of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Dr. Gregory Linarello and staff; Dr. Alan Manning and staff, and the entire staff of North Oaks Hospital. Also a special thank you for the excellent care provided by Generation Hospice. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Deacon Roger Navarra. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook and memorial video, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/17/2004 VIOLA, JENNIE A resident of Independence, she died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Landmark Nursing Center in Hammond. She was 93 and a native of Velma. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9 a.m. Monday until religious service at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Paul McDuffie. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by four sons, Jimmy Viola, Joseph Viola, Peter Viola and Cosmo Viola, all of Independence; two brothers, Sam Arnone, Amite, and Joe Arnone, Independence; 28 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Jim Viola; two sisters, Josephine Liuzza and Maggie Arnone; and two brothers, Felix and Jake Arnone. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** March 17, 1998, The Advocate (Baton Rouge) VIOLA, JIM A resident of Independence, he died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, March 16, 1998, at his home. He was 97 and a native of Thibodaux. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Dean Martin. Interment in Colonial Cemetery. Survived by wife, Jennie Arnone Viola, Independence; four sons, Jimmy Viola, Joseph Viola, Peter Viola and Cosmo Viola, all of Independence; a sister Josephine Viola, Jackson; 28 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Paine; and two brothers, Lawrence Viola and Tony Viola. *************************************************************************** The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate August 01, 1990 VIOLA, MARY F. Died 8:41 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 1990, at East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie. She was 89, a native of New Orleans and resident of Independence. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial in Colonial Cemetery. Survived by three sons, Casimo J. Viola, Hammond, Lawrence Viola, New Orleans, and Anthony Viola, Independence; five daughters, Katie Pizzalotta, Florida, Lena Stubbs, Independence, Josephine Jackson, Houston, Texas, Tina Toups and Mary Bajskay, both of Kenner; a brother, Sam Fredella, Chalmette; 37 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Joe Viola. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/12/2007 VIOLA, MARY VACCARO Mary Vaccaro Viola, a resident of Independence, passed away at her home on Monday evening, Dec. 10, 2007, at age 87. Mary was a lifetime resident of Independence and retired from Lallie Kemp Hospital. She was also a member of Our Lady of Society. She is survived by three sons, Anthony C. Viola, Independence, Vincent J. Viola and his wife, Hannelore, Baton Rouge, owner of Appliance Repair and Sales, and Johnny V. Viola, of Independence, owner of Tangi Rebuilders; grandchildren, Brian Viola, New York, Christopher Scott Viola and Ashley Marie Viola, both of Independence, and Veronica Ann Beauchemin, Tennessee; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Josephine Vaccaro; three brothers, Dr. John Vaccaro, Sam Vaccaro and Carlos Vaccaro; and two sisters, Bena Nicolosi and Jenny Rainey. Visiting at McKneely's Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes on Friday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Chris Romaine. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Visit www.mckneelys.com for more information. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/11/2004 VIOLA, TONY Kentwood - Tony "Tomato Man" Viola, 63, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 at Ochsner Hospital, Jefferson. The carpenter was a native of Independence and a resident of Kentwood. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Viola of Kentwood; three daughters, Rose Bennett of Independence, Betty Guthrie of Hammond and Loretta Gay of Independence; two sisters, Lena Stubbs of Independence and Josie Jackson of Houston; two brothers, Larry Viola of Las Vegas and C.J. Viola of Hammond; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Langlois; his parents, Tony and Mary Fardella Viola; three sisters, Katie Pizzalota, Tina Toups and Mary Bajaczky; and one brother, Joe Viola. Visitation will be Monday at McKneely Funeral HOme, Amite from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services conducted by Rev. Paul McDuffie, will be Tuesday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/viola.txt