Joseph Calvin Gandolini

GANDOLINI Joseph Calvin Gandolini Born: 2/11/1938 Died: 6/10/2009 Beloved husband of Gayle Barrau Gandolini. Brother of Gloria Wethern (Al) and JoAnn Tripoli (Frank). Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Graduate of St. Aloysius High School New Orleans, Southeastern Louisiana University, Tulane University School of Social Work where he obtained a Master of Social Work degree. He served in the U.S. Naval Air Reserve for eight years with active duty in 1961 (Berlin Crisis). He was employed as a licensed clinical social worker and mental health clinic administrator for more than 30 years in various Louisiana State and private agencies. Upon retirement, he worked for River Road Historical Society at Destrehan Manor giving tours and lectures. He was a Diplomatic in Clinical Social Work and a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Clinical Social Workers. He was a past member of the Bay St. Louis/Waveland Historical Society and an avid U.S. Civil War history buff. He also did woodworking as a hobby. He is predeceased by parents Pascal and Anna Gandolini and sister Ursula Coker. He is a previous resident of New Orleans, La., Metairie, La and Waveland, Ms and resided in Madison, Ms at the time of death. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie, La on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 9:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. with Mass to follow. Masses or donations to charitable organizations preferred or St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church, 4000 W. Tidewater Lane, Madison, Ms, 39110.