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Roy Cardon Obituary

CARDON Roy Cardon, 74, a native of Gretna, LA. and resident of Lafayette LA for the past 5 years, died on June 29, 2013, at Lafayette Care Nursing Home. He is survived by his loving an devoted wife of 14 years, Annette Pizani Cardon; son Dean Cardon; former wife, Dolores Macaluso Cardon; stepdad, Annette Frisella, Heidi Pontif, Lyle Pizani, David Pizani, Ashley Alis; 12 Grandchildren, Dustin Cardon, Christian Cardon, Hannah Pizani, Corinne Frisella, Emma Frisella, Grace Pontif, Noah Pontif, Lauren Pizani, Ava Pizani, Brendon Pizani, Jacey Pizani, and Emrie Alis; his brother, Leo Cardon and sister in law Beth Cardon and sister Rita Newby. He is preceded in death by his son Darrin Cardon and his parents Lynn and Amy Cardon. He was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather and husband and will be sadly missed. Roy graduated from West Jefferson High School, worked in Gretna for many years as a barber and later retired from the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. He was the founder of the Back to the Fifties Jamaica Dance Club, loved dancing and being with friends. He was passionate about the New Orleans Saints and LSU Football. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., corner Westwood Dr. in Marrero on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Hook and Ladder Cemetery. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3, 2013.

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Ted, Delane and Dorian

July 5, 2013

Uncle Roy's family, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. While we all grieve losing Uncle Roy, remember to rejoice for him as he is now in the forever fond embrace. We love you all.

Donnie Haws

July 3, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was my barber in Gretna when I was a teenager and young man. He will be in our prayers. The Donnie Haws family.

July 3, 2013

Roy was such a great guy and a wonderful dancer. He taught a lot of people to dance. Nettie I know you are going to miss him a lot. My prayers are with you and his family. Brenda Burmaster Isemann

Chester & Judie Pellegran

July 2, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Leslie Simon

July 2, 2013

Roy always brought a smile to my face and to my parent's faces as well. He will be greatly missed.

Annie Marks

July 2, 2013

I am saddened by Roy's passing. We won a trophy together in the 90's. He loved life and people. Rest in peace, Roy, then dance around the Heavens with great joy! I am glad that we met along life's journey.

Gail Panepinto

July 2, 2013

Roy was such a sweet man. I've known him since I was a teenager working with him at A.J. Cambre Company. I will forever remember him with a smile. May God give you and your family peace and comfort.

SYLVIA PATRICK

July 2, 2013

Nettie,I am so sorry for your loss,Roy was a great guy and one of the best dancers I have ever danced with.He will be truly missed by all.Sylvia Patrick & Herman Lombas

Barbara Favre

July 2, 2013

Was so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. Known him since our teen years. Always thought he was so funny. Especially with his skit of "it's in the book". Remember the good times.

Ray & Paulette Wilkinson

July 2, 2013

Roy was a wonderful person and will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know you are in our prayers.

Mary Helen Williams

July 2, 2013

I've known Roy all of my life and he is a part of my best memories. Our families were so close that my kids call him Uncle Roy. Will love him forever......

July 2, 2013

MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR HEARTS IN THIS TIME OF SORROW MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS ALL

REV NITA JENKINS
R JENKINS

Missy Badeaux

July 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss, may you find peace with the fondest memories you have together. He is now in heaven amongst the other angels.

Dana Daigle

July 1, 2013

To the Cardon family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Prayers and memories are what help us thru this trying time. To Leo and family: Herman n I are so sorry for your loss.
Herman and Dana Daigle

Jennifer Majewski

July 1, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I've known him since I was a little girl. We will all miss him.

CAROLYN DESMARES

July 1, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ROY WAS A GREAT GUY AND A GREAT DANCER. HE WILL BE MISSED.

Mary & Joe Ledet

July 1, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072

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