Dorothy Messina DiMarzio
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Dorothy Messina DiMarzio

  • November 12, 1919 - January 30, 2012
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
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“Praying for the entire family as you go through the visitation & funeral today. Having been in that exact cemetary laying my mom to rest only 5...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Sue Chadwick - Dallas, TX

“◦Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: RON & MELANIE GARLAND - LA

“Dear Linda and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We will always have fond memories of her. Please know that she is in our...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: John and Maryann Egan - TX

“SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. THE GOOD LORD HAS HER IN HIS MIGHTY HANDS YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: CHARLENE KIRSCH NEGROTTO - LA

“Aunt Dot you were like a second mom to me and we loved you as such. There are so many fond memories that I could write a book. From all the 4th of...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Wayne Serio - Destrehan, LA

“Mrs. DiMarzio will be sorely missed by my family. She was a very special person. Her faith in God was inspiring. May she rest in Peace. ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: marsha rabito

“Lisa and Family, My heartfelt sympathy for your loss...I have found comfort in the Helen Keller quote that was my late sister's favorite...What we...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Chet Harrell - New Orleans, LA

“The entire staff of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family. ”
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Dorothy Messina DiMarzio, 92, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Monday night, January 30, 2012.
Beloved wife of the late Ermanno DiMarzio, mother of Linda Massicot (Buddy), Lisa Rabito (Mark), Gregory DiMarzio, and special niece Marlene Pezzana. Adoring grandmother of Matthew, Christian, and Laura Rabito.
Daughter of the late Fedele and Carmelina Messina; preceded in death by siblings Josephine DiCristina, John Messina, Adeline LaNasa, Vincent Messina, Mary Pezzana, Elvera LeCorgne, Margaret Serio, Jennie Marrone, and Joseph Messina.
Also survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews and life-long friends. Born in Crowley, LA; a lifetime resident of New Orleans, LA. A graduate of St. Joseph Academy and Soule Business College. A parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
She was a woman of faith and constant prayer, who devoted her life to God and her family and friends.
Special thanks to Dr. J. Kevin Russ, and Dr. Frank Rabito for their wonderful care through the years. Also much appreciation to Fr. Pat Williams for his spiritual support and guidance; also to St. Joseph Hospice and to the wonderful CAREGivers of Home Instead Senior Care, particularly Bobbie Smith, who provided comfort in her last days.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com