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Earl Joseph Primo III

Earl Joseph Primo III obituary

Earl Primo Obituary

Earl Joseph Primo III, of Mandeville, LA., passed away on Saturday, August 20 ,2016 with his family at his side after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathleen "Kitty" Johnston Primo. Loving father of Britton Primo (Patrick) Cresson, Christian Johnston Primo and Todd Joseph Primo. Grandfather of Rowen and Grayson Cresson. He is also survived by his mother Alice (Bud) Sawatsky, sister Georgeann (Darren) Dufour, brothers George Primo and Vernon Harvey, half-sister Debra M. Primo and beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-father Al Harvey. Earl was born in New Orleans and grew up in the Irish Channel. Earl attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Grade School, Redemptorist High School and graduated from West Jefferson High School. He received his Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Loyola University. He served the New Orleans Police Department for over 11 years starting as a police officer and then as a detective and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He left the police force in 1988 to join the U.S. Customs Air Interdiction Office which he retired from after twenty-five years of service in 2013. Earl was loved and admired by so many. His love of life and outgoing personality was on display each year as a 20+ year member of the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Club marching with friends and family. Outside of his family and friends, his greatest passion was serving the youth of our community as a volunteer coach. He started as a teenager and impacted thousands of kids over the years at Terrytown Playground, Plantation Athletic Club, Pelican Park and Mandeville Junior High. He was a member of the Mandeville Junior High Booster Club and led the efforts to build their state-of-the-art athletic facility. He was committed to the kids he coached and rarely missed a practice, even the past 3 years when he was sick. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at East Jefferson Hospital and the staff of Passages Hospice. Relatives and friends are invited to the memorial service at St. Mary's Assumption Church, 923 Josephine St., New Orleans, LA on Friday, August 26th at 1 PM with visitation starting at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made in Earl's name to the Jimmy V Foundation (http://www.jimmyv.org). Please share your memories at www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 23 to Aug. 30, 2016.

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Kitty

October 29, 2023

I miss you terribly Earl. We all do. It´s almost Britt´s birthday. Remember how happy we were when I became pregnant for her?
Please keep watching over us. We need you to. Thank you.

Kitty

August 22, 2022

We hope you are pain free Earl. We thank you for the 3 years you endured to stay around us. We miss you so much. We know you are with us.

Nick Doucet

August 20, 2020

Thinking about Earl today. He was a great fried and coworker. Provided laughs and camaraderie every day at the office, and made everyone aware of what was truly important in life...family and friends. We all miss him dearly. Praying for both Earl and Kitty today.

Kitty Primo

August 19, 2019

Im still trying to wake up from this nightmare

September 19, 2016

Alice and Family,

We are saddened by Earl's death. Although we didn't know him well, we know how much he meant to you and how much he was loved. Sorry we didn't get to attend the funeral, but found out about it too late. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Linda and Fritz Grannan
Tommy and Mary Corona

September 9, 2016

Hi, I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort and peace be with you and your family. 2 Corinthans 1: 3 & 4

Cindy Prudhomme

September 2, 2016

Kitty, I was so sorry to hear about Earl's passing. My heart breaks for ya'll. I have many great memories from our Chevron days. My thoughts and prayers are with you always, Love Cindy

Linda Adams

September 1, 2016

May God heal your broken hearts and give you the strength to endure your loss.

Gayle Gulliver Buhler

August 31, 2016

Dear Kitty,

I am so sorry that Earl has passed away. It is a terrible tragedy that a man with so much to live for has been taken so soon. It is clear from his obituary and the many comments posted here that he will be greatly missed and that he did a lot of good. Bruce and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Donna Duhe

August 31, 2016

Rest in peace lil Earl I remember when we were kids. Now there is no more pain. Love you DonnaDuhe

Bonnie Cuadrado Thomason

August 29, 2016

I remember Earl as a great guy. He was a friend of my brother, Paul Cuadrado, and was always fun and happy. In later years I would see Earl coaching at Terrytown playground. He never lost his happy smile and great attitude. On behalf of the entire Cuadrado family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are sorry for your loss.

Christian Hart

August 26, 2016

To the Primo Family, just learned of the passing of Earl and just wanted to say that he was truly a one of a kind person, upbeat, never down for long. I worked with Earl when we were both in Belle Chasse and then with HIDTA and he was one of those guys we could always count on to chip in and get the job done. My wife and I send prayers to you as I know Earl is in Heaven. God Bless all of you.

Garin Doyle

August 26, 2016

Kitty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Earl made the world a better place. Earl was the kind of guy that made everything a little bit more fun, better, exciting he was always that person that you would want to be around. I have plenty of great memories stored in my heart of the times I spent with Earl and I will never forget them. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. You and your family are in my prayers. May he rest in peace.

With a deep heart,

Garin Doyle

August 26, 2016

Hi Kitty, Britton and family,
Our hearts are broken too and so very sad. It is harder for us left here on earth. Earl is now with God and with all the angels and his earthly pain is no longer. He will always be with you and all of us...just in a better place and with peace. Know that our prayers are for Earl and you so with time your early pain of his loss will feel better.
With heartfelt condolences and all our love.
Ramon, Maria, Jay, Lizette and Luis

Jimmy Esposito

August 25, 2016

Kitty and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take comfort in knowing Earl is now resting in the arms of our Lord. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel in heaven that is watching over you.
I extend my most sincere condolences to you and your family.

The Esposito Family

Tom Ahl

August 25, 2016

I was fortunate to work and travel with Earl during my time at the Air Branch in Bellechase. He was consistently upbeat and always fun to be around. Everyone was targeted equally by his sharp wit and good humor! His genuine love of people and life always shone through.
My sincere condolences to the entire Primo family. He was one of a kind...
Rest in peace, Earl.

August 25, 2016

Kitty, Earl will be missed by all of us who had the honor of working with him. I worked with Earl from 1988 in Belle Chasse till he retired. All of our lives were made better by knowing him. He helped us laugh when we should have been sad and keep going when we should have stopped. He'll always live with us in our thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers are with you and your family,
Chris and Elly Trimer

Mike LeCompte

August 25, 2016

So sorry to hear about Earl. The highlight of my years coaching at Pelican was a game against Earl, he did offense and I did defense. Fun trying to out wit him. He won. He will truly be missed.

Earl shortly before his retirement. He loved you all a great deal and we all loved and miss him. See you tomorrow, Wegierski Family.

Carl,Melissa, Huck and Joey Wegierski

August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016

Kitty and Family,
Our son was blessed to have Coach Earl for baseball at PAC. I know our family is forever thankful for his presence in our lives. Wishing you grace and peace at this difficult time.
Claire Moldthan, New Orleans, Louisiana

Terry Bradford

August 25, 2016

Dearest Kitty and family.... our heart is so heavy to hear about Earl's passing. We loved him as a brother. We have many, many fond memories of the "OLD GANG". One that sticks out is he always called me Little Miss Tiger due to my tube I always managed to get on our tubing excursions. Also his love for baby feet! When Jennifer was born he would come by and play with her for hours.

Much love and many prayers to you at this sad time. The world has lost a very special person. Love, Terry & David

Becky Monti-Necaise

August 25, 2016

Kitty & Aunt Alice,
I'm so sadden to hear about Earl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I will always remember how much fun he was when we visited for the holidays. Shannon always thought he was the coolest Godfather:)

Chris Landry

August 25, 2016

No telling how many kids Coach Earl influenced over the years here on the Northshore . So sorry for your loss .

The Landry Family

Pat McLaughlin

August 25, 2016

Kitty and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences on Earl's passing. He was a very unique person, who had the ability to bring a smile to anyone he met. I was fortunate enough to work with Earl in the 2nd District, and have many fond memories of Earl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Peggy Keller

August 25, 2016

Kitty, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Earl. He was such a nice and genuine guy. We pray that you and your family will find comfort and peace in remembering him and the beautiful life you shared.
Pat and Peggy Keller and family

Donna Neumann

August 25, 2016

Kitty
I am so very sorry. Maddie and I are thinking about you guys.

Michael Carmouche

August 25, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Primo family. I was fortunate to have met Earl in 2010 and consider myself a better man for having known him. May God comfort you in this difficult time.

RJ & Toni Johnson

August 25, 2016

Our condolences to the Primo family.

Malcolm Johnson & Family

August 25, 2016

Coach Primo was one of the kindest man we met when we moved to Louisiana. He was a players coach and a coaches coach. He loved his players and they loved him. Malcolm really loved and respected You. There will never be another coach like You. Rest in Heaven coach Primo, You and Your smile will be missed especially on Friday nights in the Mandeville High School bleachers. Thanks for the memories.

Gerald LaRocca

August 24, 2016

Kitty,

So sorry for your lost . He's in a better place now no more suffering...will offer prayers... may he Rest In Peace.

Arthur and Mary Louise Nunez

August 24, 2016

Kitty and family we send our thoughts and prayers to you in this difficult time.Earl was like a son to us and we feel his lost as such. Please remember the good times with him, his wonderful smile which would light up the room as soon as he walked in, his unfailing humor, and his always caring attitude. He loved people and people loved him. Without a doubt he was one of God's children and we know he is resting in peace now.

Philip Mangrum

August 24, 2016

There's no telling how many lives Coach Earl touched over the years. He certainly touched ours and we will miss him dearly. Our deepest sympathy to Kitty, Britton, Christian and Todd.
Mangrum Family

Aunt DeeDee Walker

August 24, 2016

Kitty,
My heart is broken, He will always be my first nephew. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. He was an amazing husband, father and mentor to many young kids. May he rest in peace. Love

Susie Herbert Viener

August 24, 2016

Kitty and family....so very sorry for your loss..Condolences to all..

August 24, 2016

Kitty,
I am so sorry for your loss. Earl was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed seeing him at MJH. He always called me the "mean sister" because I was a teacher. He had a great sense of humor and he made a difference in so many lives. Prayers for you and your family.
Mary Hyde Dempre

Bruce Hartzell

August 24, 2016

We both started with US Customs back in 1988 at the air branch in Belle Chasse. It was a long time ago but it seems like yesterday. I have nothing but fond memories of Earl and I will dearly miss him. He was truly a great human being and dedicated and trustful law-enforcement officer.

Lt.Patrick Fricke( NOPD RET.)

August 24, 2016

Rest in Peace Earl.You are in a better place today, and there are so many of our friends who I know welcomed you with open arms.

Pam Hyde

August 24, 2016

Kitty,
My heart breaks for you and your family. Earl was one of the best. He truly lived his life to the fullest. I will always admire him for that. Pass that zest for life on to your kids and grandkids.
My love and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Love,
Pam

Gerry Faciane

August 24, 2016

Kitty and family,

Terry Bradford called me Sunday Night and informed me of Earls passing. The world has lost one of its really good guys. Earl was a special man and the type of person who did not forget his friends. Earl was a lifelong friend of our late brother Pat Montalbano. Earl and Pat met at Redemptorist and graduated together from West Jefferso. They stayed in touch throughout all these years leading up to Par's passing. It was during these years my brothers and I got to know Earl. Kitty, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as we all know and acknowledge your husband/ father is no longer suffering and is in a much better place.
We will have masses said at Christ The King in memory Of Earl Primo.

Love and Condolences,

Gerry. Chris and Mark Montalbano

Cheryl Burke Drendel

August 24, 2016

Kitty, there are no words to express my sympathy to you and your children, other than to say what a wonderful person Earl was to everyone. He was loved by all and he will truly be missed! You and your family are in my prayers....

Sheri, Buzzy & Bree Neidhardt

August 24, 2016

Kitty,
You and the kids are in our prayers. We were very lucky to have Earl in our lives and we will cherish all the wonderful memories we have of him. May he rest in peace.

August 24, 2016

May Earl rest in peace.
Ron Villagran

ron & myra chapoton

August 24, 2016

Kitty,Myra and I cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.

Lisa & Ricky Neathamer

August 24, 2016

Kitty, you and the kids are in our prayers. Earl was a great man who touched so many people in his short time here on earth. We were lucky to have Earl in our life. He was a wonderful Uncle to our kids and we all will miss him.

Vic Welker

August 23, 2016

So sorry to here of Earl's passing. He put up a great fight. The last time I saw Earl I could tell he was in pain, but he still had that great smile on his face. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

August 23, 2016

Kitty and family, So sorry for your loss. Earl was a great family man and friend to so many. We were both so fortunate to have such great guys in our life.
Love and prayers, Bitsy Hyer

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