Kathryn Pizzo Bordelon

Kathryn was born on January 11, 1936 to Mary Ann and Vincent Pizzo in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from Incarnate Word Grade School, 1950, and Ursuline Academy High School, 1954. She went on to study at Dominican College where she earned an Elementary Education Degree in 1958. After graduation, Kathryn became the third grade at Incarnate Word Grade School.

In 1959, she met Paul Milburn Bordelon, They were married on November 12, 1960 at Incarnate Word Church, New Orleans. They were the proud parents of two (2) children, Stacey Lauren and Alison Leslie.

Kathryn was a devoted and loving wife. Once she had children, she chose to dedicate her life to being a fulltime mother and homemaker. Kathryn excelled at supporting and loving her family through all aspects of their lives. Whether it was to support our dreams or love us through difficult times, it was always her goal to improve the lives of her family. There are simply no words to thank her for her commitment to this mission!

Kathryn was passionate about her garden and her prize winning roses. When she wasn’t inside filling our home with love, warmth and kindness, she could be found outside in the garden embracing the soil of the earth with bare hands. The garden and roses bushes will sorely miss the meticulous and tender care of her gentle hands.

Kathryn had an ardent commitment to her community and an enthusiastic love for civic beautification. She was a proud member of Whitney Heights Garden Club (past vice president), Crusaders Garden Club, New Orleans Garden Society, Jefferson Council of Garden Clubs, Whitney Cecile Homeowners Association (past vice president), Jefferson Beautification Incorporated and most recently, Metairie Woman’s Club.

Kathryn was also a faithful Catholic and spiritually supported her Church, Saint Angela Merici, as an original member of the Saint Angela Merici Ladies Auxiliary (past vice president), The Saint Lucy Society and a founding member of the Saint Clement of Rome Adoration Chapel.

Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ann and Vincent Pizzo Sr, her brother, Vincent Pizzo Jr, and her beloved husband, Paul Milburn Bordelon, whom she

greatly missed for the past twenty years. May they all rest in the eternal peace of Jesus.

Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Stacey Bordelon Hoaglin (Steven), Alison Leslie Bordelon and her granddaughter, Lauren Mary Elizabeth Hoaglin of Indianapolis.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathryn’s name to her two favorite ministries which she supported for many years.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and Saint Clare Monastery, both of New Orleans.

Kathryn had a faithful devotion to the Blessed Mother. To honor this, the immediate family will share in a private rosary and prayer service on Friday, October 23, 2020.

Visitations will be held at 11:00am at Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church on Saturday, October 24. Family and friends are invited to join us for the funeral Mass at 12 noon immediately followed by the burial service at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans.

The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.