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Carlo Musmeci Obituary

Carlo Musmeci, Jr. passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the age of 69 years. Husband of Darnell Bonnaffons Musmeci. Father of Dax Grizzle (Foster). Brother of Caroline Krusto and the late Michael Musmeci, Sr. and Joseph Musmeci. Son of the late Carlo Musmeci, Sr. and Anna Caccioppi Musmeci Gaudet. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Friends may visit after 10:00 AM. Inurnment will be private. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 14 to May 16, 2014.

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April Rotolo

June 4, 2014

Darnell,
I was so surprised to read about CJ in the paper and I am sorry it's taken me this long to write you. He was sooo funny! My prayers and thoughts are with you and Dax.

Ralph Pacaccio

May 22, 2014

Dear Darnell,
I am so sorry for the lost of your husband CJ. I am sorry I could not make the funeral. My God bless you and your family in your time of mourning. " Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, And let the perpetual light shine upon them."

Sherri Ashley

May 18, 2014

Heaven is not going to be the same. Not with the both of them. Your memories will keep him alive and you will continue to laugh and cry. Stay strong I know you will. That's what he would of wanted.

Tom Corcoran

May 16, 2014

CJ was my friend, we met when I was seventeen. He was there when I left for Vietnam and he was there when I came hone. I loved him! He loved his wife Darnell and there son Dax and his partner Foster. He taught me how to play pool and hearts. He was proud of his family! His brothers Michael and his wife Peggy and their children Michael and Tina. He loved Joseph and Carol.He would do anything for his family! I will never forget him. He had a giants heart in a mans body. I will miss you Carlo!

Charlie Bezou

May 16, 2014

So sorry to hear about your beloved CJ. Keep all your wonderful memories fresh.

Wendi Quick

May 16, 2014

Darnell, i was so sad to hear of CJ's passing, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

May 16, 2014

My heart is very sad. I know only too well how you are feeling. But know this they are together now in heaven and wreaking havoc. The professional driver and his sidekick.
Love Sherri Ashley

Mari Garza

May 16, 2014

I share your sadness, my thoughts are with you.

Barry and Pat Toups

May 15, 2014

Sending our sympathy and condolences for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you.

Chad Percopo

May 15, 2014

Darnell & Dax, I will never forget how wonderful & funny CJ was. I remember all the good times when I would stay by your house hanging out with Dax and our friends and CJ would joke and pull pranks on us! He was very special. I will always have great memories of him. So sorry for your loss. Just remember that love lives forever. Chad

Sandy Sumich

May 15, 2014

Darnell I was so sorry to here of CJ's untimely passing. Although I didn't know him well he always struck me as a kind and loving man. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers..

Sandy Sumich

Judie Labanosky Pearson

May 15, 2014

Darnell I am so very sorry for your loss. I only met CJ that one time at the reunion but I really enjoyed talking to him. My prayers are with you and your family.

Vicki Pregeant

May 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss Darnell. I was shocked to hear the news. God Bless!!! May he rest in peace.
Vicki

Judy Mayhall

May 15, 2014

Darnell
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Kristina & Jason Musmeci

May 15, 2014

Our thoughts are with you.

Nancy Buckman

May 15, 2014

Darnell, Danny has said that some of the best times he has had on fishing trips was when it was just CJ and him talking about their wives. Danny has told me many time how much CJ would say he loved you and how you were everything to him. Danny found it so refreshing to see a man so utterly in awe of his life and wife. Kenny talked with CJ many times about getting on the fire dept. Upon hearing that CJ died, Kenny's first words were "Now I can't tell him if I ever get on and he was the first one I wanted to share it with". He was a sweet, sweet man. There was a glow and laughter that surrounded him. I'm so sorry for your loss. Danny, Kenny and I will miss him greatly.

Danny& Nancy&Kenny Buckman

May 15, 2014

Our thoughts are with you. Was thinking of the 1st cruise in 1994 and all the good times. Ill miss my friend. He was loved as are you. God bless and let His strength comfort you. I know ill see him again

Tre Barrouquere-Callahan

May 14, 2014

Mrs. Darnell, many childhood memories of mine include you and Mr. CJ. My heart broke for you when I heard the news. He was always so sweet and fun. I'm sorry for your loss. I know that I will miss him and that the world is short one more beautiful personality. Love to you and prayers always. He and Mr. Stephen are looking down on us now and we couldn't ask for two better angels. All my love-- Tre' Barrouquere Callahan

Karen Ogden

May 14, 2014

Darnell, Kenny and I are so very sorry. CJ was unique and we loved him dearly, he was a great friend and only God and time will heal your broken heart, our prayers will forever be with you and Dax !

May 14, 2014

Darnell, my heart is with you at this time.Caroline and I will be
Here for you always.
Patrick

Perry,Debbie Barrouquere

May 14, 2014

He always said"my head stone is gonna read,"I told you I was sick!"You crazy little man,you defined laughter!He will be missed,and the world loses one more reason to smile...Perry AndDeb

Jean Borne

May 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Jean and Dunnie

May 14, 2014

Darnelle, Dax and Foster, I will always remember CJ smiling and/or telling a joke. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Tanya and Eugenio

Chris Rogers

May 14, 2014

To Dax - so sorry about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts are with you, Chris Rogers.

Barbara Sallettes

May 14, 2014

I know that you and CJ were very close and did everything together. I am so sorry for your loss.

Christmas at your home in 2011

Barbara Sallettes

May 14, 2014

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