Patricia Ann Guinta

She was preceded in death by her parents Michael B. Crossin, Sr. and Irma Garvey Crossin; husband, Lt. Col. Joseph Guinta, Sr.; and brother, Michael “Mickey” B. Crossin, Jr.

She is survived by her four children, Joseph Guinta, Jr. (Brenda), John Guinta, Greg Guinta, Jean Guinta; grandchildren, Jordan Guinta, Michael Guinta, Evan Guinta, Natalie Guinta, Peyton Sandler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat grew up in the Irish Channel and graduated from Third and Prytania High School. She worked at Bellsouth as a switchboard operator for many years and was a lifelong resident of Metairie and an active member of the St. Catherine of Siena Rosary Altar Society and the Louisiana Air National Guard Retirees Association. Pat was a devout Catholic, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved children unconditionally and touched the lives of so many in this community. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donation to St. Catherine of Siena Rosary Altar Society, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70005 or www.stcatherineparish.com