Angelo Anthony Palazzo

Angelo Palazzo (1917 - 2010)

Funeral services for Mr. Angelo Anthony Palazzo, 93, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas, who passed away Monday, September 20, at his residence.
Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Monsignor Keith DeRouen, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass.
Deacon Sammy Diesi will preach the Homily.
Mr. Palazzo was born in New Orleans, LA on June 13, 1917. He lived the majority of his life in Braithwaite, LA before moving to Opelousas in 2001 to be near his loving family and friends.
Mr. Palazzo was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived the most full and beautiful life. There is nothing he couldn't do or wouldn't try. His energy and determination were relentless. He had a green thumb and everything he touched grew into something wonderful. He took such pride in the things he planted or built. His hands, which were his windows to the world, opened so many doors for him. He is well known for his grand smile, most generous heart and loyalty to everyone who was fortunate to be touched by his life. His faith kept him strong and genuine.
Survivors include, one daughter, Alice Palazzo Morrow and husband, Patrick C. Morrow, of Opelousas; three grandchildren, P. Craig Morrow, Jr. and wife, Nicole B. Morrow; Celeste M. Morrow; Charlotte M. Moreau and husband, AI Moreau III; seven great-grandchildren, Courtney, Tyler, Savannah, and Blair Morrow; Ava Grace, Aidan and Luke Moreau, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Mr. Palazzo was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Julia Alice McCabe Palazzo; his parents, Dominic and Mary Marino Palazzo; and four sisters, Lucy P. Gremillion, Lena P. Trumbaturi, Myra P. Foch, and Carolyn "Dolly" P. Burge.
Visiting hours will be observed at the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas, Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 8 a.m. until time of mass at 11 a.m.
A rosary will be held at 10 a.m. on the day of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Catholic Deaf Action Center, 1408 Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
The family would like to thank the following people for their endless support, help and care in Angelo's later years: Wayne and Ginger Doucet, Chantel Lemaire, Virgie Edmond, Patsy Bullara, Msgr. DeRouen, Sammy Diesi, Donald Rome and the staff of Morrow, Morrow, Ryan and Bassett.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

Published in the The Advertiser & Daily World on September 22, 2010