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Joseph M. Crifasi

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Joseph Crifasi Obituary

Joseph M. Crifasi, 92, a native and lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 31, 2014. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lee Crifasi, sons Frank J. Crifasi (Georgia), and Robert J. Crifasi (Peggy), grandsons Joseph, Rod, and Frank Crifasi, and nephew Wallace Rodrigue. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Crifasi and Marie Favalora Crifasi, as well as his siblings Sam, Thomas, Frank, Jake, Anthony, Anna-Mae Crifasi, and Virginia Rodrigue. He attended Tulane University in 1939 and 1940. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of the VFW, and retired from New Orleans Public Service Inc. after 36 years of service. He will be sadly missed by his entire family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CHURCH, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00 PM. Internment with Military Honors in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens will follow.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 1 to Feb. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Crifasi

21 Entries

Lydia Poirrier

February 7, 2014

Aunt Tootsie, Frank and Bobby
I am so sad to learn of Uncle Joe's passing. And will be Praying for you to somehow find comfort and strength knowing his suffering is over and he now rests with Jesus til you are reunited.

Robert Verges

February 6, 2014

Bobby & Frank, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We have been so blessed to have had parents like we did. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys and your family.

February 5, 2014

Bobby--Although I had never met your Dad, the high character legacy he leaves behind speaks to the quality of the man.
Laurie and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rick Gervais

Helen & Charlie Eshleman

February 5, 2014

Bobby and Peggy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Tim & Melanie Burke

February 5, 2014

Bobby & Peggy,

There are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of Mr. Joe. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys during this very difficult time. We will miss him and cherish all the happy memories - God's Peace.

February 5, 2014

Bobby: I just learned of the passing of your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne and Don Beery

Judy Suddeth

February 5, 2014

Bobby, I am really sorry for the loss of your father. May you always think of him as I do mine as he will live in your heart forever! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

February 4, 2014

Bobby;
Judy and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Joe DiGiovanni

Kyle Condon

February 4, 2014

Mr. Bobby,
I am terribly sorry to hear of your recent loss. You are lucky to have had your Father in your life for so long. May God Bless you, your Family, and may He invite Mr. Joe into his Kingdom. I hope your family can find peace and healing at this time.

Charles Heuer

February 3, 2014

Danielle and I are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

February 3, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Crifasi Family.
In March of 2006, I brought volunteers from Rummel High School to help gut homes in the Chalmette area. My aunt owned property on East Chalmette Circle. Some of our students helped gut your family home. They were very impressed by Mr. Joe's strength and determination. After they left, many of the boys talked about his tomato plants in pots in front of the FEMA trailer. We were all impressed by his refusal to be defeated and his determination to take back his life. In this small way, he taught an important lesson to my students and for this I am truly grateful.
May he rest in peace.
Mary Shoemaker

Lisa Rodrigue-Ciuffi

February 3, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Joe! Our sincere condolences to the family.

Perry Eastman IV

February 3, 2014

Karen and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Castille

February 3, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.

Lucretia lmpastato

February 2, 2014

Mr. Bobby, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Maurine Liuzza

February 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My sincere thoughts and prayers to your family.

Miss CC

February 2, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Gordon Johnson

February 2, 2014

Marda and I send our deepest sympathy

Gordon Johnson

February 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy

John Johnson

February 2, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about uncle Joe. He was such a kind and caring person. May the Lord touch and strengthen the Crifasi family at this time of loss.

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