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Evelyn Christine Iannantuoni DiPalma

Evelyn Christine Iannantuoni DiPalma obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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Evelyn DiPalma Obituary

A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in her home. She was 86 years old. Evelyn, a homemaker, was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Waterbury, Connecticut. She is survived by her loving family, her devoted husband of 66 years, Sebastian Michael (Bus) DiPalma, sons Charles Joseph (C.J.) DiPalma of Katy, Texas, and David (Dizzy) DiPalma and his wife Kim Barlow DiPalma of Baton Rouge, her seven grandchildren Heather Foster of Hammond, Stephanie Kessinger and fiancée, Kevin Harvey of Ponchatoula, Ben DiPalma and his wife Erin Dauterive DiPalma of Baton Rouge, Luke DiPalma of New Orleans, Sarah DiPalma of Lafayette, Sebastian D. DiPalma of Newport News, Virginia and Roman DiPalma of Katy, Texas. She is also survived by four beautiful great-grandchildren, Kelan Foster, Kinsley Harvey, Madeleine DiPalma and Thomas DiPalma and a brother Joseph Iannantuoni and his wife Carol Iannantuoni of Waterbury, Connecticut. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Rose Iannantuoni, sister Rose Mastrianna, and great-grandson Sean Michael Foster. She was a member of Sherwood Forest Country Club Ladies Golf Association and she volunteered at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for many years. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Visiting will resume on Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Ben DiPalma, Luke DiPalma, Sal Quartararo, Charlie Wright, Pete Mauk, and Wendell Shiflett. Honorary pallbearers will be Sebastian D. DiPalma, Roman DiPalma, Bob Hall, Bob Olsen, Jim Regan, and Jess Holland. The family would like to thank Drs. Leo Blaize, William Hines, and Gerald Miletello for their care of her throughout her long illness. Special thanks to caregivers Yourba Cavalier and Carmen Douglas and the nurses and staff of Clarity Hospice who provided excellent care to Evelyn for the last few weeks, especially Toni, Danielle, Barbara, Carlett, Chandra, and Carmen. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association, St. Jude Children's Hospital, or American Diabetes Association.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2014.
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Becky and I send our sympathy. We enjoyed our recent evening with Ms Evelyn very much. She was a joy to be around. Thanks for sharing her with us. God be with all the family.

Jesse Holland

February 28, 2014

On behalf of the Leadership Council and Staff of the American Lung Association (ALA) please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. We appreciate your remembering the ALA with memorials in Mrs. Evelyn DiPalma's honor. Please know that any donations further our mission to eradicate lung disease.

American Lung Association

February 28, 2014

We want to extend our condolences. May God comfort you knowing that He has promised Eternal Life for His people.

Clyde & Tammy Lasseigne

February 26, 2014

David and Kim,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family upon the death of your mom. May the wonderful memories you have of her give you comfort and may you find peace in knowing that your friends and family are praying for all of you. God Bless.

Floyd & Rhonda Coye

February 23, 2014

C.J., my heart goes out to you and your family. I know she was a wonderful person from all the great memories you have shared! Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.

Betsy Irwin

February 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God comfort you.

Mark & Paula Oakley

February 21, 2014

David, my condolences to you in the loss of your Mother. May the moments you shared give you comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the DiPalma Family. God Bless, Vince Giaccone

Vincent Giaccone

February 21, 2014

Auntie Ev will be missed! Love you all!

Ginny Loyer

February 20, 2014

Dear Bus and Family ~
Please accept our our deepest sympathy and condolence on the sad occasion of your loss. Be strengthened by the knowledge that Evelyn rests in the company of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother.

Louis and Jackie Mchardy

Louis and Jackie McHardy

February 20, 2014

To the DiPalma family - my deepest sympathy for your loss. May she now rest in peace with her loved ones gone before her.

Paula Lato

February 20, 2014

To the DiPalma family, you have my deepest sympathy. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

February 19, 2014

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