Nicholas J. "Nick" Canatella Sr.

1924 - 2019

Nicholas J. "Nick" Canatella Sr. obituary, 1924-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

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Greenoaks Funeral Home

9595 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nicholas Canatella Obituary

Nicholas "Nick" J. Canatella, Sr., age 94 of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, September 5, 2019. Nick was born September 11, 1924 in St. Rose, LA to the late John and Rose Russo Canatella. Nick was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Baton Rouge and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He graduated from LSU in 1950 and worked for the LA Dept of Revenue for 33 years until he retired in 1984 as a Revenue Research Analyst. He loved and supported his family and extended family over the years, teaching them financial wisdom whenever he could. He liked watching horse racing and LSU sports. For many years, he enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables that his wife cooked and served to their family. Nick was preceded in death by his three brothers, John Canatella, Jr., Basile J. "Sweet" Canatella and Joseph J. Canatella and three sisters, Marie Snow, Rosemary Snow and Genevieve Rumore. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bernice Chauvin Canatella; five children, Nicholas Canatella, Jr., Rose Collins, Patty Madere (Gordon), Mark Canatella (Debra) and Angel Vernon (Taylor); 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and numerous other close family members. A special thanks to the caregivers and staff of Garden View Assisted Living, Clarity Hospice, Griswold Home Care, and Old Jefferson Community Care Center. Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 with visitation from 10:00 am to service time. Rite of Committal will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are welcome; Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 11441 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 14 to Sep. 21, 2019.
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I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Nick's passing. Our family sends you our love and prayers. Donna Chauvin Minchey (Uncle William)

September 20, 2019

My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

Theresa Mullins Low

September 20, 2019

I worked with Nick at the Capitol Annex when I first came to work for Revenue In 1970. He was a true gentleman and very helpful to this rookie. My prayers for Nick and your family.

Mary Vernoy

September 18, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Airman.

Barry Jarreau

September 17, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family.
I remember Mr. Canatella from my time working at the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation. He was a good man ... a definite asset to our workplace. May the Lord bless and comfort you in your great loss.

Lea Anne Schroeder

September 16, 2019

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

September 16, 2019

Please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

September 16, 2019

Grew up across the street from the Canatellas. Went to school with their kids. Love Mr. Nick & Mrs. Bernice. Much love & prayers.... we know he is with God, waiting on his family to join him one day. What a beautiful family.

September 7, 2019

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9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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