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Josie Vitenas Obituary

VITENAS Josie S. Vitenas passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Povilas Vitenas M.D. Loving mother of Michael Vitenas (and wife, Janice), Diana Vitenas and Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr. M.D. (and wife, Jan). Sister of Lena Moran and the late Seraphine Campanile, Mary Gomez, Mamie Campesi, Doris Colletti, Rosa Lee Campesi, Antonio, Jacob, Sam, Louis and Henry Scavone. Daughter of the late Arturo and Leona Scavone. Devoted grandmother of Sarah, Christopher, Jeffrey, Alexander and Alexis Vitenas. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Vitenas will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Aged 88 years,a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, a former resident of Metairie, Louisiana and a most recent resident of Kenner, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass from St. Ann Catholic Church and Shrine, 3601 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, on Saturday afternoon, October 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Lakelawn Park Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Metairie, in charge of arrangements. Online guest registry available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2010.

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October 29, 2010

To the Vitenas family
Please accept our sympathy on your loss. We have many pleasnt memories as your neighbors as you were growing up. Your mother was a lovely woman. We shll remember her in our prayers. Mona & David Monroe

Donna Reuter

October 23, 2010

Dear Diana,
Thinking of you at your time of loss. Seeing your mom's picture brought back memories of our friendship at St. Angela and your birthday celebrations on Folse Drive. Hope you are well. May she rest in peace.
Donna Prados Reuter

October 22, 2010

To Diana and all the members of the Vitenas family- We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Wolff Family
Pamela and Matthew,
Alexandra, Gabrielle, and Madeleine

October 22, 2010

Diana,

I was so sorry to hear about your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,

Donna Rooney

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