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Davanna Tirrito Obituary

Davanna Josephine Tirrito passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the age of 71. She was the beloved mother of Tina Cottaras Birbiglia. Daughter of the late Sebastian and Louise Tirrito. Mother-in-law of Tonio Birbiglia. Grandmother of Anna Birbiglia. Dear friend of the Abrams and Guillot families. She was active in the Westwego Senior Center. Former employee of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Former member of the Gospel Choir at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. She was a native of New Orleans who lived in Chicago and most recently in Westwego. The family would like to especially thank her caregivers at Bayside Nursing Home. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery at a later date. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2014.

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July 9, 2014

Ijust read my e mail. I am sorry about Davanna she was a very nice person and we always talked when she was in the choir.I will keep you in our prayers.
Love Barbara Williams

Melissa Swanner

July 4, 2014

Tina I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady and I am glad I got a chance to meet her. Know that she is in a better place and you will see her again.

Angie Gaubert

July 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you!! Tina, your momma is watching over you and will be with you always!!

July 3, 2014

Tina,
I remember the first time Ms. Dee came into our office on MacArthur Blvd in Algiers. After caring for her on that day I remembered thinking "what an amazing woman". Her humor and laughter would bring an immediate smile to your face. I was saddened to hear of Ms. Dee's passing. It was an honor and privelege to care for your Mother. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Celestine Walker, RN, BSN, MSN

Janet Daussin

July 3, 2014

Tina and family know you have many great memories to carry you thru this time . God bless you and keep you.

Tina Birbiglia

July 3, 2014

To my sweet Momma,
I know you are not suffering anymore. I love you and miss you but I know I will be with you again. Until then, you will be in my heart. I will remember all the fun times we shared and the incredible bond that we have.
I got you Babe!

Cheryl Adams

July 2, 2014

Tina and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of "D." It was a blessing to have known her for the past 18 months I have worked at Bayside.

Christa and Norman Andras

July 2, 2014

Tina my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. She was a good lady. I am happy to share the times we did together.She will be sadly missed...I will keep you in my prayers. May she Rest In Peace.

Patricia Guillot

July 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tina and your family. Your mom was like a sister to me. She was a very generous and fun person to be around. She was a very good friend to me and my family. Our families became a blended family. She will surely be missed by many. Will miss her good sense of humor. She is at peace now and will always be looking over you. You were her eyes and heart.
the Guillot Family

frank wolf jr

July 2, 2014

Tina my sister and I send our sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of your mom.tho we lost touch through the years I still remember your mom she was a great woman.she will be deeply missed.

JOAN COLEMAN - EEOC

July 1, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 1, 2014

Tina, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom will always be in your heart:). Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Celeste & Arnold

Tammy Morrison

July 1, 2014

Keeping all of your family in my prayers & thoughts. I know it is so hard to lose a parent.
Tammy, Scot &Geoffrey Morrison

Jamie Henderson

July 1, 2014

Tina, we are praying that you all find peace at this difficult time. You worked so hard to take care of your mom. I hope you find some comfort knowing that she isn't suffering anymore. We are all here for you.

Sylvia Egan

July 1, 2014

Dee was always there for Bozo, Nora and all the kids. She was a good person and mother. Our prayers are with the family.

Michael Bivalacqua

July 1, 2014

You will be missed

Sharon Williams

July 1, 2014

Tina, your mother was a good person with a humorous side that no one can match. We spent many hours at the EEOC laughing. I can remember teaching her how to drive. God bless you and your family.

Jackie Booth

July 1, 2014

Dee, you brought so much strength, courage and good humor to us at the EEOC, and I am so grateful. Tina, be sure you have been a perfect daughter - no mother could hope for more. Dee rests with her LORD where every scar and pain is healed.

Dana Zitzmann

June 30, 2014

Praying for this family to move through this difficult time of sorrow. Tina, if you need anything...let me know.

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