Anthony J. Accardo
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Anthony J. Accardo

  • November 20, 1918 - January 26, 2012
  • Slidell, Louisiana
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“Ah Tony - 93 years! What a great life you have lived, still Terry and I mourn your passing. You and Miss Gloria were such good friends to us back...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Debbie & Terry May - Baton Rouge, LA

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2 of 7 | Posted by: burt marmande - houma, LA

“I remember a lifetime ago that Mr. Accardo was a lovely and gracious man when he made me feel like a family member on a long ago Christmas Eve night....Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Skelly (Masinter) Tempereau - CA

“Tony was a good friend and I will miss him. ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Jimmy Jackson - Slidell, LA

“i worked with Tony many years ago at Ingram Barge, and he has always been one of my favorite people. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Tony Greer - franklin, TN

“Steve and Sonny: May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time as He is helping us cope with the loss of my dad. I am so...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Karen Accardo Lambert - Metairie, LA

“The entire staff at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home wishes to express their sincere condolences. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jeanne St. Upery, Funeral Director


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Anthony J. Accardo departed this life on Thursday January 26th, 2012 at the age of 93. Beloved husband for 67 years to his departed wife Gloria Boesch Accardo. Survived by his sons, Anthony J. Accardo, II and wife Kevin of Houston, TX, and Steven P. Accardo and fiancé Carin Rohm of Slidell, LA, three grandchildren, Christopher A. and wife Joanie Accardo, Scott M. Accardo, Adam J. Accardo, and one great grandchild, Charlie Accardo.
Son of the late Joseph P Accardo, Sr. and Angelina Caronna Accardo. Brother of the late Charles Accardo, Angelina A. DiGiovanni, Lena A. Miller, Madeline A. Scalise, Joseph P. Accardo, Jr., Nicholas Accardo, Michael Accardo, and recently departed Christopher John Accardo, Sr. (C.J.).
Anthony "Tony" J. Accardo began his career with Ingram Barge Company in 1961. He retired in 1983 after 22 years of dedicated service. His entire career in the Marine Transportation Industry spanned 41 years. He was an assistant Vice President in charge of traffic at the time of his retirement from Ingram.
Tony is a New Orleans native who graduated from Jesuit High School. He also attended Loyola and Tulane Universities. In October of 1941 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served our country in WWII. He was assigned to the 390th Bomb Group in 1943, and there attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Since 1990, Tony has resided in Eden Isles Subdivision in Slidell, LA. One of his favorite pastimes was gardening. He also enjoyed fishing and crabbing from the dock in his back yard. Tony was previously involved with volunteer activities with the City of Slidell. He is a former member of the Propeller Club, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Eden Isles Homeowner's association, and also served on their Architectural Committee. He is a former member and past Board Member of the New Orleans Saints Touchdown Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.