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A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1933 in Amite, LA and was 87 years of age. Long time Louisiana assistant Coach Tony Misita passed away today.
Misita started his high school head coaching career in Amite High School, Amite City, La., later moved to Ville Platte High School and Baton Rouge Central High school. Coach Misita then turned to the collegiate ranks having stints at Southeastern Louisiana under Coach Pat Kenelly as linebacker coach and later served as the Lions defensive coordinator with Oscar Lofton. Misita also joined the ranks at Louisiana Tech, Misita serving as Defensive Coordinator coaching on Maxie Lambright's staff from 1967-70 while quarterback Terry Bradshaw led the bulldogs to multiple years of victories.
Coach Misita moved on to coach at Tulane University with Coach Bennie Ellender, and later as defensive lines coach from 1984 until 1987. Tony entered the SEC conference with the University of Mississippi Rebels having stints with Coach Ken Cooper and Coach Steve Sloan as a defensive line coach.
After his coaching career, he taught at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School in Independence for 10 years.
He is survived by wife, Sylvia Thompson Misita; 1 daughter, Susan Misita Petty and husband Spurgeon; 3 sons, John Michael Misita and wife, Cindy, Dwayne Thomas Misita and Anthony Jay Misita; 2 sisters, Josie Vaccarro and Ann Marie LeBlanc; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Fleming, Joseph Misita, Micah Marie Misita, Kaci Misita Guidry, Nicholas Misita and Austin Shaw Dillon; 6 great- grandchildren, Aidan Fleming, Mary Payton Fleming, Denton Bowen, Benjamin Guidry, Drew Peyton Dillon, Ava Tyler Dillon.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Toni Lynn Misita; parents, Roy and Mary Misita; brother, Salvador Roy Misita.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00 a.m. until religious services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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randy veillon
August 4, 2022
He coached me in the 8th grade in Ville Platte. Good coach. May God be with you coach.
Alan Wozniak
May 4, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Coach Misita's passing! May God ease the pain that his family & those closest to him are enduring at this difficult time. Thru God's grace he will reside in Glory forever! (I had the privilege of play for Coach Misita my senior year at Southeastern. He was also kind enough to allow me to fish in the pond behind his new home years ago. Rest in Peace Coach!!!)
E Jann Benson, Baton Rouge.
January 18, 2022
Hello Anthony, Jann here. (Folsom, client @ Hornbeak Stables) Sending my sincere sympathy. Our fathers were connected in the Football world. You & I, in the Equine world. Fond memories. May peacefulness always surround you. May health & happiness always prevail. And may your smile continue, as I remember, to light up a room. My condolences to your family. Miss you! Regards, fondly, Jann
Clinton Wenzel
May 16, 2021
Coach Misita, the first thing you taught me was to “Never Get Reached!” This life is always throwing us curveballs, and the lessons I learned from you on the football field have allowed me to persevere and continue to battle life’s obstacles!
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Theresa DeLatte
May 9, 2021
I have great memories of teaching at Mater Dolorosa with Tony and you, Sylvia. Tony has been an inspiration to all those young people he had coached and taught throughout his career. He has touched the hearts and minds of generations of students and will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sylvia, and may God and His angels comfort and support you in the days ahead.
Ricky Currier
May 8, 2021
Great Greenie memories and five great friends in Andy, Dwayne, Mike, Suzie, and Toni Lynn. Rest In Peace, Coach...rc
Pat Norton
May 7, 2021
Dear Sylvia, while it has been eons since I last saw Tony and you I recognized that handsome young man pictured in the obituary right away. We are at that age where reading the obits is a big part of our life - to keep informed about who of our contemporaries has gone to be with God and to make sure that our own name is not among them. You and Tony had many years and many wonderful experiences together and now you will have memories of those times to reflect upon and give you comfort. I ask God to be with you and your family and give you comfort in this time of sadness.
Pat Dieterich Norton
Kerchal Byrd
May 7, 2021
Coach Misita was a great man. I played for him during my sophomore and junior year at SLU. After my freshman year, I became home sick and was going to quit the team and head back to Alabama. However Coach talked me into staying and for that, I’m forever grateful. Most of the friends I have today are the result of that conversation. He taught me to never quit when faced with adversity. I still try to live by those principles today. You will truly be missed Coach. My thoughts and prayers are for your family.
Kerchal Byrd
May 7, 2021
Coach Misita was a great leader. I had the pleasure of playing for him during the 1984 and 85 seasons at SLU. He made you want to give your all, which is a principle I still follow today. I actually thought about leaving after my freshman year, but he talked me into staying. I’m forever grateful for that! Most of the friends I have today are the result of that conversation. You will truly be missed Coach!
Wesley & Glenda Wilson
May 6, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our deepest condolences to the Misita family
Eddie Vaughn
May 6, 2021
GOD needed another GOOD Coach in HEAVEN.
Ed Kirby
May 6, 2021
Coach Misita recruited me to play football at Louisiana Tech. He was the reason I chose to play there. During that time, he was very much like a parent to me. To his family, I can only say, it must be so very rewarding and comforting to know he touched many young men's lives and inspired them to become better human beings. He made a difference in my life.
Heike Crane
May 6, 2021
Dear Sylvia,
I have been trying to get back in touch with you for a long time. I am sorry it is under these circumstances and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember fun times we had in Oxford so long ago. (Jeff Shiver who was at Ole Miss with us gave me the sad news today.) Paul died on Oct. 31 after a long battle with CTE.
I would love to hear from you sometime - 251 421-3618. With sympathy and love, Heike
Joseph English
May 6, 2021
A Very Special person who happened to be the best coach I ever had. Thanks for help changing my life.
May 6, 2021
What a good person, My condolences to the Misita family. R.I.P. Coach.
Alan Wozniak
May 6, 2021
I had the privilege of playing for coach Misita my senior year at Southeastern. I also fondly remember fishing in the pond behind his house and enjoying his company. May God ease the pain your family is enduring during this difficult time. I will keep all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Pingno
May 6, 2021
He was a kind man. My son had him at Mater Dolorosa school.
Martin Crowson
May 6, 2021
All of us whose lives have been made much better by Coach Mesita's teaching, coaching and role-modeling share the Mesita family loss...
Gary Sides
May 6, 2021
My condolences to the Misita family. Coach Misita knew the game of football. He taught with discipline and stressed the importance of perseverance under pressure. May many good memories of him be with the Misita family. God bless.
Mark Olivari
May 6, 2021
What a great opportunity and honor it was for me to be coached 4 years by Coach Tony Misita.
I will never forget him and just recently I was thinking of him along with his kindness and firmness with me!
It was an honor to suit up for him!
I played to please him as he always had a way to get me fired up!
Love you Coach.
Jess Ridgedell
May 5, 2021
R.I.P. Coach & Prayers for the family! ✝✝
Anna & Jack Carona
May 5, 2021
Mrs. Sylvia and Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Tony - a great man and teacher.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May Mr. Tony Rest In Peace.
Claire Dupuy Bel
May 5, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Erin ODowd
May 5, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Slyvia and family. May Coach Tony rest in eternal peace.
May 5, 2021
Prayers for Coach Misita’s family ! What a great man !
Pat Settoon
May 5, 2021
What a great and good Christian man who was a friend to all and a mentor to many. Tony spent an extra term at Amite High in 1951 to play football under Coach Richardson. He played center and I played quarterback. It was the only year that I played and Tony took me under his wing. For 9 games that year, he provided me with wisdom, encouragement and protection, I know that their are many others who can attest to and are thankful for his motivational, inspirational and compassionate nature. Sylvia, we grieve with you and all the family members, but we cherish the knowledge that Tony is in Heaven worshiping and praising our Lord and Savior and that we will renew our friendship when we join him in that worship and praise. We thank God for Tony's life and the opportunity we had to share in a part of it
Ronnie ( Hoo Hoo ) Vaughn
May 5, 2021
Aunt Sylvia, John Michael, Dwayne, Susan, and Andy, my heart is very heavy hearing this news. Your family has always been like family to me. So many great memories for many years of Uncle Dugan and everyone. My prayers will be with all of you for the days to come. What a great man and friend. Love ya!
Raquel Riddle
May 5, 2021
Ms. Sylvia, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ricky Field
May 5, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Coach Misita. He was my first baseball coach 60 years ago. I used to drive his friend Mutt Bellavia to Tulane football practices & meet with him after practice. We went to the Central state championship game in Assumption when he was there. I pray for special blessing & comfort for his family.
Cookie Currier Coxwell
May 5, 2021
Sylvia you know my heart is breaking to hear of Coach’s death. I will certainly miss the “picking““he always did to me. My thoughts and prays are with all the family. My he Rest In Peace.
Gary Stanga
May 5, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear of Coach Misita's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for all his family and friends. May he rest in peace in Heaven.
Gary Stanga, Clerk of Court.
Donald Sterba
May 5, 2021
My sincere condolences to his family. Not only was he one of the best teachers I have known, but one of the best men I have had the pleasure of knowing. May you Rest In Peace Coach.
Lana & Glenn Hutchinson
May 5, 2021
Glenn and I are so saddened to hear about Mr. Tony! He was such a wonderful person and friend. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers!
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