Anthony Joseph Diecidue passed away in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was 82 years of age. He was born in New Orleans on February 21, 1938 to the late Ignatius Anthony Diecidue and Mary Bivalacqua Diecidue. Mr. Diecidue was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Genevieve Schwartz Diecidue; loving father of Mark Anthony Diecidue (Kim), Jaye Michael Diecidue (Tammy), and the late Brent Joseph Diecidue; grandfather of Tabitha Rae Diecidue, Nicholas Jaye Diecidue (Amanda), and the late Jaye Michael Diecidue, Jr.; great-grandfather of Lillian Mae Diecidue and Baby Boy Diecidue (due April 2020); and brother of Diane Landry (Robert, Sr.), JoAnn Turner (Patrick), and the late Mary Ann Diecidue Thibodeaux.
Anthony served his country with the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged in March of 1963. He was an electrician (Journeyman) with IBEW Local 130.
Anthony loved the outdoors, including camping with his family, hunting, and fishing. He was proud of his Italian heritage, and especially enjoyed celebrating St. Joseph’s Day every March.
The family will have a private graveside service, and a memorial service for the family and friends will be held at a later date.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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