George Anthony Aiavolasiti

George Anthony Aiavolasiti passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 while on vacation in Destin, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. He was born in New Orleans to the late Kate Campora Aiavolasiti and Peter Aiavolasiti. He is survived by the love of his life, Geraldine K. Aiavolasiti, and his five children, Holly Caffarel (Michael), Pamela Aiavolasiti, Peter Aiavolasiti (Joan), Karen Beavert, and Donna Hanle (Michael). He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Christopher and Jeremiah LaBrosse, Copen Dianthe Aiavolasiti, David, Brenton, and Emily Caffarel, Jessica Beavert, and Rachel, Jonathan, and Jackson Hanle. Lastly, he is survived by three great grandchildren. A native New Orleanian, George resided in St. Tammany Parish over 30 years. After graduating from St. Aloysius, he then attended L.S.U., and bled purple and gold until the day he died. He served in the U.S. Navy, and returned to study at the Lambert Method School of Baking and Cake Decorating in Chicago. He then joined the family's New Orleans bakery, which operated for over 75 years. A man of many accomplishments, he was a charter member of the Italian – American Marching Club. He trained and showed horses for several years with a special love for Tennessee Walking Horses. He was a member of many civic organizations, and leaves behind an impressive legacy. George was a passionate man, a loving husband, a patient father, and a true New Orleans gentleman. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave. in Covington, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.