Felix "Fil" Tranchina III

Felix “Fil” Tranchina, III, age 89, of Harvey, LA passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Sandra Cannizzaro Tranchina.

Father of Michelle Tranchina Landry (Barry), Todd Tranchina (Patricia), Tiffani Tranchina (Michael), Chaz Tranchina (Jessica), and the late Michael Tranchina.

Son of the late Theodora Dekemel Tranchina and Felix Tranchina, Jr. 

Brother of Gwendolyn Kelley (the late Pat) and the late Terry F. Tranchina (Fredine); grandfather of Jeramie Wright (Kassy), Gino Wright (Malarie), Zachary Tranchina and Shayne Tranchina (Keith); great grandfather of Julianne, Jenna, Duke, Mack, Ali, Princeton, Boston, Henderson, Konnor and Karsen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Fil was born and raised in New Orleans and a longtime resident of Harvey. He was a graduate of Tulane University 1964, with a degree in accounting and owned Felix Tranchina III CPA Firm.

Fil was the longtime treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of West Jefferson (1978), where he was very involved with the youth and the Rewards for Reading programs in Jefferson Parish Public Schools. He was passionate about providing them with the tools to be successful in life. He championed the outreach programs to the West Bank communities through Kiwanis. Supported activities for Wynhoven Nursing Home. He and his fellow Kiwanians delivered meals to Wynhoven Apartments for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Fil was instrumental in the operations of Harvey Playground as a financial advisor, coach of multiple sports, and mentor.  He was also a saxophone player and played with the “Silvertones” for many years. He loved to play golf, tennis and was an avid fisherman.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 12:00 P.M.

Visitation at the funeral home on Saturday after 10:00 a.m. until service time. 

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson. 

Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. 

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.