Joseph L. Vaccaro

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Lamana-Panno-Fallo

1717 Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Metairie, Louisiana

Joseph Vaccaro Obituary

Joseph L. Vaccaro, at his residence with his family by his side, on Friday, July 22, 2005, nine days prior to his 57th birthday, lost his battle with brain cancer. Joe will be missed every day by the love of his life, Gaynell C. Vaccaro; his pride and joy, Stacey Vaccaro Monzon; the son he always wanted, John R. Monzon; the apple of his eye and namesake, Joseph Ross Monzon; his beloved mother, Theresa R. Delpuget. He is preceded in death by his step-dad, John W. Delpuget. He is also survived by two loving aunts, Lucille Giangrosso and Rosalie Gagliano and many cousins from Birmingham, AL. He also leaves behind two sisters and one brother. Joe was born in New Orleans and lived in Slidell for the past eight years. He is a Vietnam Vet and served in the U.S. Air Force and is a former New Orleans Police Officer. He owned Classic Contractors, Inc. and most recently he was able to live his passion as a dealer at Bally's Casino. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 411 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 9:30 AM. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Visitation at the Metairie Funeral Home of LAMANA-PANNO-FALLO, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd. at the corner of Bonnabel Blvd. on Monday evening, July 25, 2005 after 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Tuesday morning after 8:15 AM until 9:00 AM In lieu of flowers, contributions to Trinity Hospice or the Tug McGraw Foundation for Brain Cancer preferred. Sign the on-line Guest Book at www.legacy.com Funeral information: 831-9901.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Vaccaro

8 Entries

Claire Smallwood

July 29, 2005

Words cannot express what I feel here for you Stacey and your family at your time of loss. I really wish I could have been there to at least give you all a big hug and to tell you thanks for letting me get to know and share a part of Joe if only for a short time. I also feel a loss of a very special and dear friend that has left me with special memories that I will carry with me forever. I never stopped caring & I would think about and pray for him often. I only wish I had called you like I had been telling myself to do, I will always have regrets of that. I Know from the few months I got to know all of you that Joe had the best caring family anyone could ever ask for, I know he was grateful for that. If there is anything I can do, never hesitate to call. I do hope we can stay in touch in the future and remain friends. Again I say too everyone, Stacey, John, Gaynell, Lil Joseph and the rest of the family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya Claire

Debbi Dauth

July 26, 2005

There are no words that can truly express how I feel. I received word late Monday afternoon that Joe had passed. This did not allow me time to attend the services, for this I am terribly sorry.

Joe, Gaynell, and Stacie were once a big part of our lives. Joe & Richie were in the police academy together and Gaynell & myself became very dear friends, however, as time goes on, life takes us on different paths and we drifted apart.

My present husband and I ocassionally ran into Joe at Bally's. We would chat for probably too long and then say our good byes.

He was a beloved man and he will be missed.

Gaynell, when you feel like you can, please respond in an eMail so we can chat.

Patrice Tafaro

July 25, 2005

Ross and I were more than lucky to have had Joe as a friend. My earliest memories of him go back to double-dating with him and Gaynell and being really nervous as he'd pull up to a red light, rev his motor to signal his interest in racing, and peeling out til we were ahead! Can't you hear his laugh?

Ross and Joe were friends since grammar school, and went to St. Paul's and CorJeSu together. Though there were months and sometimes years that we we weren't in close-enough touch, we always knew that we were always there for each other and after Stacey was born and we eventually had Peter ( who nicknamed him Crazy Joe!) and Jill, we were then "Family". Any time we got together, Joe just made you feel special; he was always so glad to see us, inquired about all of our relatives, knew and cared about all of them.

We are so sad he had to fight brain cancer. We will miss him so much, but we will never ever forget him, because we love him.

Gay, Stacey, John, and Joseph Ross and Julia, we love you, too!

Patrice and Ross

Lisa Latino

July 25, 2005

My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

Cathy, Jesse & Marlene-- Ourso Management Co.

July 25, 2005

Our most deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Joe Vaccaro and especially his daughter, Stacey, whom we've come to know very well over the past 9 years. Joe was a special person who we came to know through Stacey and who made quite an impression on us. We will also miss him. Stacey, please know that we are here to help you in any way that we can.

Lisa Ardovino

July 25, 2005

Joseph Vaccaro was a very kind and generous man. I have been friends with his daughter Stacey since we were 6 yrs old and now we are 34. My family and I have been close to the Vaccaros all these years. My mom is Gaynell's best friend and her and Joseph are my younger brothers God parents. We call him Uncle Joe because he has been more like a family member than friend. He always made me feel welcomed when I use to stay with him and his family every summer. He was at my engagement party and wedding and so many other important times. My family and I will greatly miss him and have him in our hearts forever.

The Staff of Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home

July 25, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Melissa and Dennis Heffernan

July 24, 2005

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

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