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Submitted: 8/13/21 • Approved: 6/17/22 • Last Updated: 6/20/22 • R330202-G330193-S3
Jerome
October 13, 1925 - July 2, 1992
Rosana
March 18, 1911 - May 3, 2002
Caroline
October 24, 1922 - June 28, 2005
John
August 24, 1915 - May 10, 2007
Paul
December 7, 1978 - August 31, 2017
Joyce
October 22, 1935 - August 8, 2014
Rocco
November 16, 1930 - October 9, 2019
Anthony
January 2, 1933 - November 13, 2020
Anthony “Tony” Lawrence DiGeorge was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away quietly on November 13, 2020, after a long battle with lung cancer at the age of 87. He had a deep, abiding love for his family, a strong faith, steadfast dedication to community service, a knack for cooking gumbo, and a love for his square dance community.
Tony married the love of his life JoAnn Raineri in 1955. Everyday, he reminded those around him how much he loved his wife. Together, they raised their two children, Tony, Jr. and Terri. He spent most of his career working in transportation and public works in the city of New Orleans.
His passion was sharing joy through square dance, both as a caller and an instructor. He co-founded the Gold Dust Twirlers Club, which became a hub for dancers in the New Orleans Area. Renowned for his charismatic style, he traveled and performed as a caller at square dance clubs, festivals, and resorts throughout the United States. Despite losing the ability to walk in 2015, he continued calling, thanks to the help of his brother Rocco and his unofficial son Oscar Sill. He called his last dance in June 2019, more than 55 years after he first began. Tony’s faith and dedication to community service were hallmarks of his life. A devoted Catholic, he and JoAnn were faithful parishioners of St. Angela Merici, and Tony prayed daily, particularly in his final months. His dedication to volunteering and giving back to his community were fulfilled by being an active participant with the Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club for many years.
Tony is survived by his beloved wife, JoAnn DiGeorge; son Anthony, Jr., and wife Wendy Jamison; his daughter Terri, and her husband David Shea; his 6 grandchildren Grace DiGeorge, Abigail DiGeorge, Katherine Shea (and her husband Mike Dowling), Ben Shea, Tim Shea (and his wife Erika Weiberg), and Evan Shea; 3 great grandchildren, Frances, William, and John Dowling; and many nieces and nephews. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nunzia DiGeorge, and his six siblings, Ignatius, Frank, Frances, Caroline, Jerome, and Rocco.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation on Monday, November 23, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at St. Angela of Merici Church, located at 901 Beverly Garden Drive in Metairie. A Catholic Mass of Burial will follow at noon and will be officiated by Fr. Beau Charbonnet. As mandated by the State of Louisiana and the Archdiocese of New Orleans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that everyone wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
Tony’s family wants to express deep gratitude to the Sisters Servants of St. Mary, Home Instead Senior Care, and Notre Dame Hospice for their care and devotion to him, especially in his final days. They also are grateful for the love and support from Pelican Squares, Tammany Twirlers, and Ozone Squares Square Dance Clubs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s name to the Sisters Servants of St. Mary, 5001 Perlita Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122.
Contributed on 8/13/21 by debbraszymanski
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