Peter Joseph Ippolito

Peter Joseph Ippolito passed away on June 4, 2020 at the age of 70 due to complications from the Covid-19 virus. Beloved husband of twenty-one years to Donna Cancienne Ippolito. Son of Victoria Zuppardo Ippolito and the late Joseph Ippolito. Peter was son-in-law to the late Elaine V. Cancienne and Emil Cancienne. Step-father to Micah T. Galy and P-Paw to Brandon and Austin Galy. Peter is also survived by his brother Paul Ippolito (JoAnn) and his nephew and godchild Joseph Ippolito. Peter was brother-in-law to Deborah Tourres (Donald), Emil J. Cancienne Jr. (Dawn), Bryan Cancienne (Jeri) and Doree Kelly (Robert). Peter is also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Peter graduated from St. Aloysius in 1967. He was very proud to graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Master's Degree in Business Administration in 1973. Peter was an avid fan of the Kentucky Derby for over 40 years. He visited Las Vegas almost every year to experience the festivities of the Kentucky Derby as a grand spectator. Peter will be sadly missed. Visitation will take place at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will take place at 1:00 p.m. with burial immediately afterwards in Metairie Cemetery. To leave condolences please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) are preferred.