Frank L. Lombardo

Frank Lawrence Lombardo, born to Domenica Lonatro and Filippo Lombardo on January 10, 1920, departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the age of 99. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Anna Mae Cook Lombardo and his son, Philip Lombardo. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Concettina Lombardo Campora and Antonina Lombardo Ravain, and his brother Frank Gabriel Lombardo. He was the proud and loving father of Frank Lombardo, Jr. ( Babette) of Memphis, TN, Constance Cassreino (Charles), Debra Carson (Kenneth), Linda Gravolet (Michael), father-in-law of Lori Lombardo all of Metairie, LA. He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Frank was a native and resident of New Orleans and a parishioner of St. James Major Parish for over 70 years. He was a graduate of Saint Paul’s School (1937) and Loyola University (1941) with a degree of Bachelors of Science in Economics. He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War, attaining the rank of Captain. After the War, he worked at LaNasa Baking Company and Ward Baking Company, and later at Orleans Manufacturing Company as Controller, retiring in 1996.

Honesty, self-reliance, patience, courage and hard work were his best friends. He often said just how lucky he was when God smiled down on him the day he met the love of his life, Anna Mae in 1946, marrying in 1947. Frank and Anna Mae raised 5 loving children in the Catholic faith.

For over 5 decades, Frank touched the lives of so many people in the Gentilly (2925) Knights of Columbus, oftentimes coaching 2 or 3 basketball teams at once. His teams won 16 state basketball titles, while finishing second 11 times. But, Coach will always be remembered and loved for his care, commitment and concern for his ballplayers and the KC Council. He was an avid sports fan who loved watching the Saints, Pelicans, Tulane and Yankees.

Frank’s wealth was in his dedication to his family, service to his Country and his Catholic faith. Frank was a wonderful, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and a friend to so many who knew him. His kindness and generosity to others made this world a better place for all lucky enough to call him friend.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on January 11, 2020 with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM with Funeral Mass commencing at noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. James Major Catholic Church, 3736 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70122 or St. Paul’s School, 917 S Jahncke Ave Covington, LA 70433.

To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com