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Anthony Mortellaro Obituary

Anthony Joseph Mortellaro passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 76. He was born on Wednesday, February 19, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Vivian Porrovecchio Mortellaro and the late Joseph Mortellaro. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lynn Monteleone Mortellaro; sisters-in-law, Patricia Monteleone, and Janet Long (Brian); brother-in-law, Anthony Monteleone (Heather); nieces, Toni Bondi (Matt), and Athena Monteleone; nephew, William Monteleone (Erica); and cousin, Salvador Porrovecchio (Mollie). He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Mortellaro; and mother, Vivian Porrovecchio Mortellaro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation in the chapel of Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 11:00 am until the funeral service at 1:00 pm. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate on May 21, 2017.

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Vassie

May 22, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss Lynn, you are in my thoughts an prays.

Kenny Spellman

May 22, 2017

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. The Brothers will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director

Joan & Lamar Hooks

May 22, 2017

Sincere condolences. With love Lamar and Joan. Call me latter when you can, Joan.

Megan Romano

May 22, 2017

Mrs. Lynn,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Tony was the sweetest. I'll never forget the kind words he shared at Charlie and Marilyn's anniversary party. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy LaRocca

May 21, 2017

Sorry to hear about your lost.

Victor LaRocca

May 21, 2017

Sorry for your loss

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Harry McKneely & Son - Ponchatoula

100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454

May

23

Service

1:00 p.m.

Harry McKneely & Son - Ponchatoula

100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, LA 70454

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