John T D'Antoni

John Thomas D’Antoni was born February 13, 1943, in New Orleans, LA and passed into God’s loving arms on Friday, October 29, 2021, in Cypress, TX. John was a resident of Metairie and Kenner, LA for nearly 62 years before moving to the Houston area in 2004.

While they were grammar school students, John met Cathy-Jo Russo. The childhood sweethearts later became husband and wife on September 5, 1964. After completing his studies at Southeastern Louisiana University in 1966, John went to work for International City Bank and Trust Company in New Orleans. Later, he was the proprietor of several business enterprises in the New Orleans area, including restaurants, lounges, and a residential and commercial construction company. John was a loving husband to Cathy-Jo for 57 years, a devoted, loving father to their children, John Thomas and Laurie Beth, and a doting grandfather. He and Cathy-Jo saw to their children’s instruction in the Catholic faith and impressed upon both the importance of education. His many life-long friendships are a testament to John’s generous and loyal spirit. John was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and was regularly in attendance at their games for decades. At the time of his passing, John was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer R.C. Church in Houston.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Biaggio C. D’Antoni and Gladys Clement D’Antoni and by his brothers, Blaise C. D’Antoni and James V. D’Antoni. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy-Jo Russo D’Antoni; son, Dr. John T. D’Antoni, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Cathleen; daughter, Laurie D’Antoni Cermak, and son-in-law, Joel; grandchildren, Colleen and Mary Catherine D’Antoni and Sarah, John, and Elizabeth Cermak; sister, Jane D’Antoni Richards; and many other dear family and friends. John’s family is grateful for the compassionate care provided to John by his doctors, nurses, and other caregivers, including those of VITAS Healthcare and Right at Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Christ the Redeemer R.C. Church, 11507 Huffmeister Rd., Houston, TX 77065 on November 5, 2021. John will be laid to rest at a graveside service on November 22nd, 2021, at 11AM at Metairie Cemetery. Brookside Cypress Creek Funeral Home in Houston, Texas and Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. All family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in John’s memory be made to Christ the Redeemer R.C. Church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.