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Mary Tantillo Obituary

Mary Bivona Tantillo, 100 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Richard Murphy Hospice House. Mary was born on Saturday, January 13, 1917, in Hammond Louisiana. Surviving are daughter, Virginia Tantillo LaMonica, daughter and son-in-law, Rose Marie Kilbride and Michael J. Kilbride, Sr., son and daughter-in-law, Joe Tantillo and Eloise Tantillo, son and daughter-in-law Salvador Tantillo Jr. and Tressa G. Tantillo; sister, Martha Grogan, brother, Sammy Bivona; grandchildren, Anthony LaPuma Jr. (Alyson), Melvin Patrick Tantillo (Patty), Jody T. Smith (Doug), Jory Tantillo (DeeDee), Michael Kilbride Jr. (Jill), Tommy P. Kilbride (Bridget), Kristie Hebert (Jimmy), Jed A. Tantillo (Amy), Trey Tantillo (Selena), Tara O'Neil (Jason), also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Sam P. Tantillo, parents, Joseph Bivona and Rose Monteleone Bivona; grandchildren, Joseph Tantillo, Jr., Carlo LaPuma, and Sean Kilbride; son-in-law, Anthony LaMonica, four brothers and one sister. Friends will be received on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 600 N. Oak Street, Hammond, Louisiana followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Hammond, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, masses or donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 16013 Halbert Road, Hammond, LA 70403, in memory of Mrs. Tantillo. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2017.
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Aunt Mary, I remember our visits when I was a boy and we would spend a few days with you and your family during our summer vacations. Have eternal peace....

Mark Bivona

Family

May 17, 2017

100 years old! A life well lived. Trouble never comes single. My thoughts and prayers for the Tantillos and Kilbrides.

Glenda Sharkey

March 25, 2017

Our deepest condolences from Darrel and Pam

Pam Martn

March 25, 2017

I knew Mary from an exercise class that we both attended. She seemed so happy, always talking and laughing. I know she will be missed.

Geraldine McKigney

Friend

March 25, 2017

So very sorry for your loss of your sweet mother, grandmother, great grandmother & great -great grandmother. We we're honored to have met Mary at the holidays and we saw how much she truly loved her family, and enjoyed her long life. She always had a smile on her face!

You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Mary's life. God Bless.

Cyndi & Michael Bourg

March 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
With our most Heartfelt Sympathy,
Beth & Arielle

Elizabeth Wood

March 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss Mr Joe and Mrs Eloise and your family. Keeping you in my prayers for comfort and peace

Shelly Watts cummings

Friend

March 24, 2017

Oh my goodness so so sorry for your sad sad loss and the loss of our long time dear friend. We will miss her dearly.

Gordon and Eloise Anderson

March 24, 2017

I will always remember sweet Ms. Mary and her delicious homemade bread and Italian cookies. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God Bless and Comfort you with his Peace and Love at this difficult time.

JoEllen Patanella-Marten

Family Friend

March 24, 2017

I am so sorry to see Ms. Mary's passing. Rose Marie, we have been friends since grammar school and share many happy memories. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you during this sad time. Harvis Ann

Harvis Starkey

Classmate

March 24, 2017

So sorry for your loss! The family is in our prayers.

Buford and Lucille Dewitt

Friend

March 24, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary. She lived a long and special life. Freddie has so many memories of staying with her in Hammond as a young boy, and even with his Alzheimer's, he still remembers and speaks about it often. Wish we could be with you on Saturday, but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. RIP Aunt Mary.
Love, Freddie and Darlene

Darlene Bergens

Family

March 23, 2017

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