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for Kenneth Ortolano
Louis Gaspard,Sr.
February 16, 2017
Just found out about Kenneth untimely death. He was a very good person and I can say he never met a stranger and made everyone feel better and gave strength and caring and compassion to everyone who knew him.
We worked at Murphy together and he was a super person. He and I became friends and we cooked and ate many good meals together he was a very special person and he always went the extra mile to make sure things were done properly. I will miss Meatball for sure. He made a marginal cook feel like a chef. He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
February 7, 2017
Kind, friendly, God loving! these represent only a few words to explain this wonderful person I'm proud to call a friend, co worker & classmate at NSU. Rest in peace and keep them smiling in heaven just as you did in life.
A friend
Danny Brown
February 5, 2017
I remember what a friend and competitor Kenny was. I am sorry for his loss. I'm sure he is still making tackles in heaven. Please accept my sincere condolences.
February 5, 2017
Dear Jacqueline and Patricia, Kenny and I were able to reconnect last fall. We were fortunate to spend time together at Archbishop Shaw, Nicholls and afterwards. I only wish my husband and I had known ahead of time about the induction ceremony because we would have attended. Our love for each other as friends and cousins never failed. Let his light shine to all and to your parents as they are reunited.
May the Lord grant you peace.
Christine Russo Lorensen
(Grandaughter of Alma Rawle Inguagiato)
February 5, 2017
Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in the hope that you will see your love one again Acts17:31
Lisa Cotham
February 4, 2017
I met Kenny while we were both in high school. To this day, every time I hear Maggie May by Rod Stewart, I think of him. It was always playing whenever I'd go to the house. We carpooled from Nicholls to Belle Chasse several times; I'd call it the original carpool karaoke. He loved life Big. I'm sorry we lost touch and so sorry we've lost him.
February 4, 2017
deepest sympathy may you find comfort and peace knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you in your time of grief. John 14:1 Do not let your heart be troubled have faith in God
Mary Charpentier
February 3, 2017
Dear Ortolano Family,
I went to school at NSU with Kenny and considered him a friend. He was kind, joyful, and fun-loving. We danced to many a song together at the Retreat. Meatball was a great dancer! I hope and pray that he is in Heaven now dancing with the Lord!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless y'all.
Sincerely,
Mary Hill Charpentier
anonymous
February 3, 2017
Until we meet again in God's house. You were everything a dear friend and teammate could ever wish for. RIP my old friend and brother in Christ.
Archbishop Shaw classmate
Joseph Smith
February 2, 2017
Condolences to the Ortolano family. We played a lot of football on East X Street where we grew up together. Kenny was always a super kid with a heart of gold. May he rest in peace!!!
Art Mixon
February 2, 2017
Kenny was an on awesome teammate and so nice to me at Shaw. He treated everyone as an equal on the team. I'll always remember how powerful he was and the emotion he played with. Rest In Peace Kenny!
mike giglio
February 2, 2017
May God bless the family and friends of this big hearted fellow. Kenny treated all who were fortunate to have known him with respect & kindness. He will be missed but not forgotten. God welcomes his new dedicated servant to his kingdom. Sore with eagles in heaven Kenny!
Marcia Duplan
February 2, 2017
Rest in peace Kenny. We loved you.
Alphonso
February 2, 2017
To the family of Kenneth Ortolano, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
Marty Gould
February 2, 2017
Our deepest condolences the the entire family. "Kenney" was one of a kind! God bless him.
Love and prayers,
The Martin W. Gould Jr. Family
Richard Brimage
February 2, 2017
Will miss Kenny's presence in our Sunday Bible study class. His love for God was wonderful and his love for us was uplifting.
February 1, 2017
Sincere condolences from a NSU basketball player classmate. Meatball reached out recently and shared fond memories from our days at Nicholls. I'm sure the "Colonels Retreat" was a favorite.
Debby Bimah
February 1, 2017
I will miss you! You were a good friend and a great big brother. I will always remember all the times I saw you playing football at nicholls and the fun we had at the colonel 's retreat.
Jacquelyn Ortolano
February 1, 2017
This is for you may it burn Day and Night for you Kenneth Gerard Ortolano. Amen
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