Name: Visitation for Antoinette Cali "Toni" Ancona
Start: 2016-07-06T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-06T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Antoinette "Toni" Cali Ancona passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was 94 years old. Loving wife for 49 years to the late Peter H. Ancona. Beloved mother of Michael Ancona (Fay) and Judeth Ancona Serio (Marty). Grandmother of Michael Ancona, Jr. (Kellie), Myron Ancona (Kelly), Rex Gossett, Jr. (Beverly), and Nikki Gossett Aucoin (Drew). Great-grandmother of Myron Ancona, Jr., Alexis Ancona, Bailey Gossett, Callen Aucoin, and Casen Aucoin. Sister of Virginia Roppolo, and the late Rosealie Arcuri, Patricia Ragas, and Josephine Caffery. Daughter of the late Mario and Josephine Cali. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Toni and Pete owned and operated Magazine Food Store for 30 years. She dedicated over 51 years of her life to spreading devotion to St. Jude. She was a founder of five separate St. Jude organizations. In 1985, Toni published the book, "St. Jude and His People". Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave. in Metairie, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Society at St. Mary Magdalen Church. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 1 to Jul. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Antoinette Ancona

21 Entries

July 7, 2016

As a devotee of St. Jude, I missed Toni at our most recent St. Jude Novena. May God bless all you as He blessed Toni.
Judith Dillenkoffer, composer of the Fugues on the Hymn to St. Jude

Terrie & Carl Galle

July 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I'm sure she will be dearly missed.

July 6, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

sylvia blanchard

July 6, 2016

One of the brightest lights has left us, but I know she is up there and I know that all of the People that left before she did, are up there welcoming her to her new home. Both Jim (my deceased husband) and I loved her so much...

Ashley and Mike Thiery

July 6, 2016

Saint Jude, you know the loneliness of their hearts since God took Toni to his eternal reward. Make them realize taking Toni from this earth was not for their harm, but that they might look for her always in your presence. Amen

Ms. Judy, Nikki, Rex and the rest of the family...
Toni was an amazing woman with so much love in her heart. It is very clear that her love extends through each of you. May God bless you with the memories of past, strength to get through today, and peace for the future.

July 5, 2016

Mike & Fay,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. A parent's love lives with us forever. You're in our prayers.
Kitty & Rick Perre

Genelle & Al Armstrong

July 5, 2016

We remember Toni from Guadelupe Church thru the present (St. Jude) We will remember and love Toni forever. Our love to the family. I know that St. Jude was waiting for you, safely and lovingly. Amen. Genelle and Al Armstrong God Bless !!!!

Kristine Allen Mejia

July 5, 2016

I have many memories of Toni as I grew up with the family. She was a wonderful person and wonderful grandmother.

I am so glad that I had a chance to visit with Toni at Chateau. She still had her humor which makes me smile when thinking of how she had a way with words.

She is now back with the love of her life, I know Mr. Peter was waiting for her arrival.

Love you Troya!

Normand Aucoin

July 5, 2016

Dear Judy, Nikki and family. Lucky to have known and loved Toni. Sorrow is fleeting, but love is infinite. Rest in peace Toni.

July 4, 2016

Toni I Will Always Love You you meant the world to me when I felt like no one loves me I would come see you and you would make me laugh and giggle I just wish I had more time with you there were times when I felt down and you would make me happy to even know you was a blessing I loved it when I was with you to Judy Virginia aunt Jenny Nikki and all the rest of the family my heart aches for you I love you al

Joyce Ortego

July 4, 2016

Judy and family,
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your dear mother. I remember the Magazine Grocery so much for a pickle or snack on the way home from school. I was in the St. Jude League with people from the Telephone Pioneers of America in the eighties. She will be missed by many people.

July 4, 2016

Toni I Will Always Love You I only knew you for a short time but you meant the world to me you brought a smile to my face even when I didn't have nothing to smile about I could come see you then you would leave make me laugh and giggle you and your family mean a lot to me at a time when I didn't think nobody loves me you certainly did to Judy my heart is broken for you to Virginia and Nikki and all the rest I will be thinking of you on this day I love you all

Joe & Priscilla Rigney

July 4, 2016

Judy and family , so so sorry for your loss. Did not know your sweet mama personally, but I know she is an angel in heaven and so happy she's having great conversations with St. Jude. God bless all of you during these sorrowful times.

Barbara Picone DeSoto

July 3, 2016

Dear Mike and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, she was truly an amazing Lady.

Jill Bailey

July 3, 2016

There aren't enough words to describe this amazing lady! I had the privilege of knowing her and she will always be in my heart. Nikki, Miss Judy, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.. Love you so much

T. Hall

July 3, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Edmay Mayers

July 3, 2016

Judy and family, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. She will be truley be missed by so many, she was such an amazing lady, a truly devoted soul to St. Jude, a loving lady. Loosing your mother is such great pain and I am so sorry that you must feel that pain.
To Ms Toni,I miss you and I love you more! Rest in peace my friend.

Patricia

July 3, 2016

May the God who gives hope fill your hearts with peace and comfort you in this deficult time Romans 15.14

Kathy and. Steve Mortillaro Family

July 3, 2016

Our hearts weep for the Ancona families who have lost the jewel in their crown, but we also rejoice in the rewards Ms. Toni is enjoying in Heaven with Our Lord. She has truly earned her proper place with Him. Now she can watch over us and entertain the Angels. Love and will miss you "mom", but we know we will see you again. Prayers to all of the Ancona family . Kathy and Steve Mortillaro

Sylvia Williams

July 2, 2016

Dear Mike and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

Sylvia LeMay Williams

July 2, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow, those who pass on, God keep in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15

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