Anthony N. Faia, Sr., born June 11, 1929, went to Our Heavenly Father on December 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Meyer Faia. He is survived by his son Anthony, Jr. his wife Lori, daughter Mary Ann Graboritz her husband Bill, daughter Melanie Henning her husband Tom and daughter Marilyn, was blessed with five grandchildren, Alexandra, Anthony, Jessica, Jaclyn, Ashleigh and one Great grandchild, Braeden. He is also survived by his sister Geraldine Faia, his brothers Joseph, Michael, Louis and Salvador. He was an alumnus of Hope Haven and Madonna Manor Schools. A carpenter by training, Anthony retired from Baptist Hospital and worked previously at Matix Cabinet Works and Kaiser Aluminum. Anthony was an accomplished dancer and former member of the Happy Hearts Round Dancing Club, Bar None Square Club, Silhouettes Round Dace Club, Harahan Senior Center and the Pelican Square Dance Club. He was active in his church, St. Rita’s of Harahan, a member of the Knights of Columbus 3854 and St. Rita Silver Trotters. Anthony was also a long time member of the DD coffee club and an original member of the Tyler Street Gang. Family and friends are invited to a viewing at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd. Metairie on Friday December 28 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and St. Rita’s Church in Harahan at 10:00 am on Saturday December 29 with Mass starting at 11:00 am. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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