Don "Coach" Anthony Ditta

Don "Coach" Ditta passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Denise Vedros Ditta. Father of Tracey Ditta Guidry. Step father of Rowland Seal Jr. (Angela) and Amanda Seal. Grandfather of Alyssa, Layla, Kristin (Randy), Kaytlin, Dalton (Courtney), Dawson, Kameron, and Dylan. Son of the late Anthony Ditta and Josephine Ditta. Brother of Gail and Joanne (Richard), as well as the late Ruth. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Vedros, as well as great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was an active member of River Church, where he was an integral part of the security team. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and worked with Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office for over 30 years, as well as 3 years with Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. He was heavily involved in giving back to his community, including being a DARE instructor, a Young Marine instructor, and being an Academy Instructor though the FBI. He loved athletics, and was heavily involved with the Special Olympics at St. Michael's Special School, the OPSO traveling softball team, and body building. He won numerous body building titles, but the one he was most proud of was being named Mr. USA 1987. He was inducted into the Louisiana Italian American Sports Hall of Fame as a body building champion. He continued to work out until the day of his passing.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Due to the current health crisis, masks and social distancing are required. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.