Frank Dominic Lanzetta died on July 23, 2019 at age 93. He was born on August 6, 1925 in New Orleans. Preceded in death by his parents Angelina and Frank Lanzetta, four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great, great- great and great-great-great nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was lovingly known as “ Uncle” by family and “Brother” by close friends. Mr. Lanzetta graduated Saint Aloysius high school after serving in the Navy in World War II in both the Pacific and Atlantic Theaters from 1942 to 1945. After the war, he joined the Crozier Order as a religious brother; graduated St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He received his masters degree in history from University of Minnesota. As Brother Francis OSC, he taught history to many seminarians in Onamia, Minnesota until 1989 when he returned to New Orleans to teach at both St. Francis Xavier and Saint Christopher grammar schools. In retirement, Frank was active in both church Parishes serving as President of The Bon Ton Club, as a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Knights of Columbus (council # 4508). He was a proud recipient of the St Louis Medallion. His favorite pastimes were caring for his numerous cats, baking and organizing trips to the casino. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 309 Manson Street, Metairie, on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin in church at 10:30 in the morning. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum within Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Christopher Church or to the charity of your choice are preferred. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
