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Carolyn Starita Obituary

Carolyn Wattigny Starita passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Metairie, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecelia Funck Wattigny and Anthony M. Wattigny; brother, Father Bede Wattigny; sister, Ursula Wattigny Villere; and great great niece, Briella Villere. Carolyn is survived by her nieces and nephews, Roger F. Villere Jr. (Donna), Gerard A. Villere (Wendy), Philip D. Villere (Cheryl), Lawrence J. Villere (Nadine), Yvonne V. Morse (Bob), Anne V. Martinez and Stephen C. Villere (Roxanne); 14 great nieces and nephews; and 10 great great nieces and nephews. Carolyn was a proud teacher and principal for multiple schools. She was a devout catholic and parishioner of St. Angela Merici Church. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 2 to Jul. 4, 2020.

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