Luke Gennaro passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 after several weeks under hospice care. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie V. Gennaro. They were married for 66 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Gennaro; his aunt, Jackie Gennaro; and his brother-in-law, Blaise Milano.
He is survived by his two children, Luke Jr. (Joe) and Maryann Stierwald (Rusty); grandson, Matthew (Ashley); and two great-grandchildren, Avery and Gavin. He is also survived by his loving and caring sister, Theresa Milano, and many relatives and friends.
Special thanks to the wonderful caretakers of Lillie’s Angels and the Hospice Nurses.
Friends and relatives of the family are invited to attend a visitation at St. Rita Catholic Church in Harahan on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral mass will begin at 12:00 pm following visitation. Interment will take place in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.