Joseph Salvador Locantro, D.D.S.

Joseph Salvador Locantro, D.D.S. beloved husband and father, peacefully joined our heavenly Father on March 31, 2020 at the age of 94. Joseph was a Navy veteran, Graduate of Loyola University and Loyola Dental School. Joseph went on to do his Dental Surgery internship at the Public Health Hospital in Staten Island where he met the love of his life. He was a member of the La Dental Association and was Secretary/Treasurer of the Louisiana Academy of General Dentistry for several years.

He was an active member of St. Stephen’s Parish and the De La Salle Council of the Knights of Columbus until he moved to the Northshore where he joined St. Jane de Chantel Parish and the Abita Knights of Columbus.

Joseph is survived by his four daughters; Donna Housholder (Patrick), Cathy Geiger (Louis), Lynne Locantro and Mary Anne Locantro; his grandchildren Joel Geiger, Laura Holman (Matt), Kristi Jackson (Zack), Katie Pilcher (Shane), Cooper Barnett, Elise Barnett, Meg Housholder, Tess Housholder and Tara Locantro; his great grandchildren Jarren Geiger, Lennon Pilcher and Phineas Holman, and his sister JoAnn Branigan (Louis) along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen, his son Mark, his brother Raymond and his parents Joseph and Sarah Cochiara Locantro.

Due to the current social circumstances, there will be a private service with interment at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Medical community.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com