Hilda (Ida) Perkins Pizani of Lafitte, LA was born on August 13, 1910 and was 100 years old when she passed to heaven peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Wife of the late Charles Pizani, Jr. She was the daughter of Clamelia Carmadelle and Adam Perkins, Sr. Hilda was preceded in death by her siblings, Benjamin and John, and Emily Austin. She is survived by her brother Adam. Mother of the late Lewin, Oscar, Larry Pizani and Marion Christen, and survived by her children Betty Perrin, Opal Ruttley, Terry (Jane) Pizani, and neighbor child, Helena D. Morton. Grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 86 great-great grandchildren and 3 great-great-great grandchildren. She lived to see her 6th generation. A loving wife, mother and grandmother to all. Hilda was the oldest member of the Lafitte/Barataria Communities. She worked part-time as a School Crossing Guard with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for 24 years. Her family would like to extend thanks to Egan Health and Hospice Care and especially her nurses, Melinda Harlon and Lou Howard.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Church in Lafitte on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place one hour before Mass time. Interment in the St. Pius X Mausoleum in Crown Point, LA. Condolences may be offered online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com
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