Angelo Petix Cardella, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at his home in Metairie, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, born November 15,1922, to Rosolino Petix Cardella and Francesca Bellina Cardella, both of Sicily. Beloved husband of Josephine Catanzaro Cardella, happily married for 56 years. Brother of Josephine Bologna and deceased siblings, Joseph Cardella, Mary Bologna and Rose Cardella. Survived by children Russell (Barbara Breaux) Cardella, Anthony (Laura Lahey) Cardella, Michael (Donna Schexnaydre) Cardella and Charles Cardella; grandchildren: Liza Kane (Cousy Kane), Anthony Cardella, Jr., Michael Cardella, Jr (Vanessa Grishaw), Heather Dammeyer (Nate Dammeyer), Steven Cardella (Kara Coulter), Christina Cardella, Annie Cardella, Danny Cardella and Justin Cardella; and 3 great-grandchildren: Zofia Kane, Rosemarie Cardella and Michael W Cardella. Angelo was a retired master carpenter after 50 years of dedicated service through the Carpenters Local Union No. 1846. Angelo also served as a PFC and member of the 822nd Tank Destroyer Battalion in WWII as a heavy machine gun operator in the Rhineland and Central Europe. He earned a Purple Heart for injuries incurred during his service overseas, as well as a Good Conduct medal. His hobbies included dancing with friends and especially with his girlfriend, Marie Porrovecchio, at the Jefferson-Orleans and walking in Lakeside Mall.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, October 6, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA and on Friday morning, October 7, 2011 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm at St. Christopher the Martyr Church, 309 Manson Avenue in Metairie, LA followed by a Funeral Mass. Interment will be in Metairie Cemetery.
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October 13, 2011
Susan Richmond Kraft
Angelo was my dad, Frank Richmond's cousin. Since we lived in Cincinnati, I seldom saw Angelo. But, I remember him as being such a warm, sweet man. He made me feel welcome like I was his own daughter whenever we got together. I will miss him at our future visits to New Orleans. Love and sympathy to all the boys and their families. Susan Richmond Kraft
October 12, 2011
Rosemary Leibrook
Angelo was one of my favorite 1st. cousins growing up. I had a crush on him when I lived there on Esplanade a few months with my mother. I used to watch him make some lovely furniture for people. I am 80 and my mother Mary was his father sister. I know lots of his children do not know me because I LIVE IN FLORIDA. but... I HOPE TO MEET THEM IN aPRIL WITH THE FAMILY REUNION. YOU ALL HAD A GOOD FATHER. HUGSSS, ROSEMARY LEIBROOK
October 10, 2011
Michael Kreller
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cardella family. Mr. Angelo was a good neighbor and extended a helpful hand on more than one occasion. Sorry we missed the service, but we just found out about his passing.
Mike & Cheryl Kreller
October 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathy.
Mary Alice Catanzaro
and son Nicholas
October 9, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Angelo's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Steve, Veda, Jennifer, and Andrew Massa
October 7, 2011
So sorry to hear about Angelo. Just found out today of his passing. He will be happy to be with Jossie again. You all will be in our hearts and prayers.
Mary Lou Cardella
and
Leona Cardella, daugthers of Joseph Petix Cardella
October 7, 2011
Joe and Janet Virgadamo
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 6, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 6, 2011
Annmarie C.
To the Cardella Family-
It was a pleasure getting to participate in the caretaking of Mr. Angelo, and also getting to know him as well as his family. May you all find comfort in the memories you have shared with him in your life time. He will be missed by all.
October 6, 2011
John Carrillo
Tony - No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve.
John and Martha Carrillo †
October 6, 2011
Even though I we were only casual acquaintences with the walking group at Lakeside Mall, Angelo seemed like an old friend I knew for decades. I will always remember his friendship in sharing with others during coffee time on weekday mornings at the mall.
I will greatly miss his companionship.
RIP old friend.
Doug Batson
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