Edwina S. Lagattuta

Edwina Savoie Lagattuta died peacefully in her sleep on September 13, 2019 at the age of 91. Born in Des Allemands on November 26, 1927 to Lucien and Elizabeth Savoie, Edwina was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Nicholas Lagattuta, Sr., and her son, David Lagattuta. She is survived by her children Patricia LeBlanc, Elizabeth Lagattuta, Nicholas, Jr. (Marian), and Debra Younce, as well as 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a devoted Catholic whose life’s work was that of wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a lively character who was immensely proud of her Louisiana Cajun heritage.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM and will continue until Mass time. Interment will be at St. Roch Cemetery #2. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in her name to Brother Martin High School. Donations can be mailed to Brother Martin High School, ATTN: Kenny Spellman, 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 or sent electronically to www.brothermartin.com/giving/scholarships.

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