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John Troiani Obituary

John Battista Troiani, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at the age of 89.

He was born on April 3, 1933, in Caltabellotta, Sicily, the son of the late Giovanni Troiani and Victoria Sala Troiani. Growing up in Sicily, John was a professional soccer goalie for the Palermo team. After moving to the United States, John began a successful career as a handbag designer for several firms before starting his own business. John was a talented gardener who took great pride in his work and was awarded Garden of the Month in Ponchatoula. After the passing of his wife, Marene, John devoted much of his time visiting and caring for her tomb. They are together now for eternity.

John is survived by his daughter, Letizia Troiani-LeCocq (Shane); sons, Christopher Troiani (Jo) and Emanuel Troiani (Nadine); grandchildren, Elle Carroll, Jason Troiani, Nichole Sidlovsky (Joseph), and Elizabeth Neyhart-Wilson (Brad); great-grandchildren, John and Mary-Grace Sidlovsky; brothers, Giuseppe Troiani (Giovanna) and Emilio Troiani (Emma); and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marene Ann Muller Troiani; brother, Emanuel Troiani, and sister-in-law, Flora Troiani.

A Catholic funeral service will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, LA 70401 on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m., with Fr. Cayet Mangiaracina officiating. Private entombment at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery in Hammond, Louisiana. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

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Published by Scranton Times from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2022.

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Daniela Troiani-Delmas

September 15, 2022

As can probably be said of all of my cousins, my Uncle John will forever be remembered for a signature phrase uttered with a faux stern look at every family get-together, wedding, party, etc. "Are you behaving??" The answer was always yes, even when we weren't... and most of the time we weren't, although "misbehaving" during those years amounted to little more than spiking each other's soft drinks with salt, pepper, and sugar packets.

In cleaning out my parents' home I came across two framed landscapes, painted by my Uncle John in the early 1970s. I now have them hanging in the foyer of my home... a lasting tribute to one of his lesser known talents as a phenomenal landscape artist.

I will forever miss and love you, Uncle John. <3

Gwendolyn Sue Crockett

September 10, 2022

The Tropiano Family,
So sorry for your loss. Mr. John was a very kind gentleman. My prayers & thoughts are with your entire family. I would like to share a verse with you from Matthew 5:4. KJ.V.
Blessed are those that morn for they shall be comforted. Amen

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