Olga Tosh Vicknair

Olga Tosh Vicknair passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the age of 99. She is survived by her five children, Joseph Tosh, Thomas Tosh, Dr. Janet Tosh Leonard, Dr. John Tosh, and Mary Tosh Chopin. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Helen Machutas and her loving spouse James Tosh and then her second loving spouse Lionel Vicknair.

Olga moved from Pennsylvania to New Orleans in 1947. She has been a resident in Jefferson Parish since 1953. In her younger years, she enjoyed ice skating, playing piano for silent movies and the accordion for live radio. Olga sparked an interest in aviation and could safely land a plane without aid of navigational instruments. She retired from Sears and enjoyed some travel. Olga was the longest residing resident of Ville St. Marie, where she played piano/organ during weekly masses. Olga was a devout Catholic and recited the rosary daily. She was fiercely devoted to her family. She was friendly, loving, and will be remembered for her ever-present smile and eagerness to be of service.

The family will be celebrating a private service for Mrs. Vicknair. Please join in sharing a memory at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com