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Kenneth Filardo Obituary
Kenneth Salvadore Filardo Sr. was a family man who lived the first 81 years of his life in Houma, La., where his ashes will join the remains of his dear wife, Mikki Naquin Filardo, at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum. A private family memorial service is being planned.
His parents were Sam and Della Filardo.
His survivors include: Kenneth Filardo Jr. and Lisa of Shreveport, their daughter Ashley, and Michael Wood, and grandchildren Connor and Luke; their son Brandon preceded Mr. Ken in death; Joni Filardo Green and Mark of Lexington, Ky., her son Jamie Jarboe, and stepsons Austin Green and Joshua Green; and Jonathan Filardo and Jenny of Sugar Land, Texas, and sons Sam and Leo.
Mr. Ken was a veteran of the National Guard and retired from Sears and worked a variety of jobs, but music was a lifelong passion. He was lead guitarist for The Jades, a popular Houma rock n roll band from the late 1950s into the 1980s. He is missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Make in lieu of flowers, donations to support the Lakota boys and girls of St. Joseph's Indian School at stjo.org/help-native-americans/memorials/
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Stan Cantrelle
January 14, 2021
A wonderful and kind man I had the privilege to have known since I was a kid. It was my honor to be a fellow musician and military brother.
PAMELA CUROLE
September 5, 2020
SWEET DREAMS IN YOUR FATHER'S ARMS. LOVE PAM.
PAMELA CUROLE
September 5, 2020
WHEN I WAS 13 THEY HAD FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. MY COUSIN PLAYED THE LEAD GUITAR FOR THE JADES. HE WAS REALLY GOOD, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS SHY. I WAS SO PROUD TO SEE THAT SIDE OF HIM. THEY CUT A RECORD, CALLED BLOWING THE ROCK. THIS IS WHAT I FORGOT TOO PUT ON MY FIRST ONE.
PAMELA CUROLE
September 5, 2020
KENNY WAS MY FIRST COUSIN, HIS MOTHER HAD 10 DAUGHTERS AND 2 SONS. SO THERE WAS A LOT OF US. EVERY OTHER SUMMER, KENNY'S PARENTS AND MINE WOULD GO TO BILOXI. AND MICKY TOO. THEY WERE THE PERFECT COUPLE. THEY WERE ONE. HE WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST PEOPLE I KNEW. YOU JUST HAD TO LOVE HIM. I'LL MISS YOU, BUT I'M SO GLAD YOUR WITH MICKY, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME. ALL I KNOW IS THAT IN ALL THE HEAVENS, THERES NOT A SWEETER PERSON THAN MY COUSIN CHUCK. I LOVE YOU MY SWEET DEAR.
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Lynette Ray Griffin
July 27, 2020
I remember Ken from way back in childhood. Our parents were friends. His sister Judith and I were good friends at Houma Jr. Hi and THS. May his children and grandchildren remember his easy-going nature.
Alva J Eschete
July 26, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lynn Fields
July 26, 2020
I worked with Ken at Sears in 1972-73. He was a great person to be around. He loved jokes and kept us entertained with his stories. Rest in peace my friend.
Bill Pene’
July 25, 2020
Sad to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a fine man and a good friend.
Douglas J Melancon
July 25, 2020
I send my prayers and sympathy to Ken's family . Ken and I worked at the Sears store years ago. Very nice person always had time to shoot the bull. Had many good times and laughs with Ken at Sears and even after he had retired from Sears. Cherish to Great Memories he left you all. God Bless you all.
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