Thomas Anthony Masilla Jr.

Thomas Anthony Masilla, Jr. passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in New Orleans on October 18, 1946. He proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. After earning his master’s degrees in Accounting and Public Administration from Loyola University of New Orleans, he entered the workforce. He was a successful bank President, CPA, and commercial real estate developer. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Clement of Rome Church. As a devout Catholic and active churchgoer, Tom shared his deep love for music by playing the clarinet in the church choir. He also served as a clarinetist in the New Orleans Civic Symphony at UNO.

Tom was an avid supporter of multiple charities in the New Orleans and Metairie areas. He was very generous, kind, and offered support to those in need. Tom received the Order of St. Louis in recognition of his leadership and dedicated service to the Church, in Jefferson Parish, and throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He was also a sponsor and supporter of the St. Charles Parish Republican Women’s Red Elephant Citizenship Award Benefiting Foster Care High School Seniors.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen “Kathy” Florence Verdi Masilla; and parents, Thomas A. Masilla, Sr. and Santa Masilla.

Thomas is survived by his wife of two years, Carol Jean Masilla; step daughters, Kelly Daigrepont (Darryl) and Jenny Hays; step grandchildren, Nicole Brown (Annabelle Reese), Dana Daigrepont (Amy Schloegel). Sean Hardin, Bryan Hays, and Connor Hays; and step great grandchildren, Coleton Schloegel, Connor Schloegel, Jordyn Daigrepont, and Alex Daigrepont.

The family would like to give special thanks to: Rev. Joseph "Joe" Krafft, Rev. Joseph "Jody" Dimaggio, and Rev. Jeff Merritt for their continued spiritual guidance and support.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Anthony Ministry to the Poor at St. Clement of Rome located at 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, LA 70002.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 4317 Richland Avenue in Metairie, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11 AM with a Mass following at 12 PM. Tom will be laid to rest in All Saints Mausoleum in New Orleans immediately after the chapel service has concluded. A reception will follow in Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home’s Event Center.