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Samuel Oddo Obituary

Samuel Peter Oddo passed into his eternal rest on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the age of 69. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Gennaro Oddo; father of Shawn Peter Oddo (Lindsey) and Kristin Oddo Mahoney (Andrew Sr.); grandfather of Andrew James Mahoney Jr.; and brother of Robert Nicholas Oddo (Lillian) and Geralyn Oddo Martinolich (Lester). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Rosemary Cartazzo Gennaro, as well as many aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Santo and Marie Tusa Oddo. S. Peter owned and operated Majestic Interior Specialties, Inc. since 1973. He was in the first graduating class of 1966 at Archbishop Rummel High School, and presided as alumni president for many years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 3:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 1:00PM. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2018.

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Aiden Sheth

August 25, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Randy Oddo

December 22, 2018

Hi Barbara and family. I just learned about Pete's death. I am so sorry. I know that he is at peace and in the hands of God.

Judy Maier

December 4, 2018

My condolences to the Oddo family. I enjoyed commiserating with him over the past few months about our gastroparesis. Pete was a great guy & he will be missed. Prayers for all of you.

Herb and Cheryl Mayer

December 4, 2018

Dear Kristin,
We want to express our sympathy for the loss of your father and let you know our thoughts are with you and your family.

Bob Songy

December 3, 2018

Pete, I will miss you buddy. Judging from the line out the door at the funeral home today, there are many people who will miss you. You made a lasting impression on allot of people.To the greatest boiled crab eater of all time, from an old crab eater himself. So long buddy.

Marianne Scioneaux

December 3, 2018

My condolences to the family of Pete. May God embrace you and provide some comfort during this difficult time.

Vickie Andrews

December 2, 2018

So sorry to hear that Peter had passed away, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Andrews Family

Brandy and Mo Sheth

December 2, 2018

I am so sorry. Sending love and prayers in this difficult time

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Erin Toranto

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Jimmy Gennaro

December 2, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss... So much in one year... Praying for invincible Spirits.

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Gaynell Kronenberger

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December 1, 2018

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Ben Brouillette

November 30, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oddo family. We have always thought of him as our Papa! Love the Brouillette Family- Ben, Jessica, and Addison

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