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Guy Denicola Obituary

Loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family gathered around him on Sunday, December 02, 2012. He was 89. He was an original co-founder of Denicola's Upholstery located on North Foster in Baton Rouge. In later years, he owned and operated Denicola & Sons Upholstery. Guy was renowned for his skill and craftsmanship throughout the area for his work in the furniture upholstery business. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WW II and proudly and honorably served in the Infantry of the Rainbow Division in Germany and Central Europe. Guy is survived by his wife, Mary Lofton Denicola; his daughters, JoAnn Denicola Bueche, Mary Beth Denicola Wilder and Lisa Lofton Picanty; his sons, Gerald Denicola, Ronny Denicola, Tommy Lofton and Jon Lofton; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Rosalie Roppolo, Katherine Accardo and Mary O'Neal; and a brother, Henry Denicola. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Gasper Denicola and Josephine Giambrone Denicola; first wife, Lena Calamia Denicola; son, Guy J. Denicola, Jr.; granddaughter, Natalie Denicola; sisters, Lisa Mondello and Annie Ferrara; brothers: Philip Denicola, Joe Denicola and Dominic Denicola. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Tuesday from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, with a recitation of the rosary during the visitation. Visitation will resume Wednesday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Avenue, Baton Rouge, La. 70806 from 9:00am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am, conducted by the Rev. Miles Walsh. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2012.
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Ronny and family, please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad..he was a very nice man, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.

Vicky and Sonny Watkins

December 5, 2012

The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. The loss of some one close to us is difficult to bear. Draw close to God and he promises that "he himself will sustain you."

Donner Fontenot

December 4, 2012

Papa, my heart is heavy from losing you Sunday. I feel blessed to have had you in my life for 28 years. You were a wonderful grandfather to me and great-grandfather to my children. I will miss your jokes, hugs, and sweet sweet face. I know heaven is rejoicing your arrival. Until I see you again.....I love you and you are forever in my memories and my heart.

Blair Snider

December 4, 2012

To Joann, Gerald, Ronnie,And Marybeth We all loved uncle Guy and aunt Lena we will miss him love Sammy and Nancy Calamia.

Sammy calamia

December 4, 2012

JoAnn and Family,
Our sincere condolences to the Denicola family. I have warm childhood memories of Denicola family gatherings. My mother,Angelina Denicola Saia was very fond of her cousin, Guy. May he rest in peace.

Mary Nora and John Cormier

December 4, 2012

Many thoughts and prayers sent to the Denicola family.

Meghan Riddle

December 4, 2012

I am unable to attend the services but wanted to extend my condolences.

Margaret Dinicola-Oubre

December 4, 2012

It breaks my heart to see his sweet face and know another great one has now left our family. May they all rejoice in heaven and welcome him with open arms. Sweet Journey Paran.

Liz Denicola-Gorski

December 4, 2012

Mary, JoAnn, Gerald & Ronny, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. With heavy hearts I just wanted to say prayers are sent from our family to yours. May he rest in peace. Coffee Call will never be the same.

Barbara Marquette

December 3, 2012

I know that Uncle Guy was well loved & repected. He had great character and a big heart.

Josephine Dinicola Jacob

December 3, 2012

You were truly a remarkable man. Thank you for being such a wonderful Father-in-Law and Paw Paw. You have definately left a footprint on my heart. Much love...

Donna Lofton

December 3, 2012

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