Margaret Ippolito Culicchia entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was a life-long, native New Orleanian. She was a faithful parishioner of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister both for her parish and for the sick at Touro Infirmary. She enjoyed her role as a weekly collection counter for the parish as well as being a member of Les Amis Club. She also served as a former board member for the Cenacle Retreat House.
Margaret is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Dr. Carl F. Culicchia; daughter Maria Ferro (Sal); sons Frank Culicchia (Cappy), Leonard Culicchia (Leslie), and John Culicchia; grandchildren Ashley Culicchia Cash (Todd), Carl L. Culicchia (Annie), Jennifer Culicchia, Catherine Culicchia, Michael Culicchia, Matthew Ferro (Ali), Guy Ferro, and Daniel Ferro; great grandchildren Ryan Cash and Brooks Cash; and Rhon Culicchia.
She is preceded in death by her mother Angelina Z. Ippolito, father Leon Ippolito, and a son Carl F. Culicchia,Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 12 PM with a public visitation beginning at
10 AM. Committal services are private.
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