Malvin A. Pizani

Malvin A. Pizani, age 93, was born on April 15, 1926 and entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2020 at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Mr. Pizani was a lifelong resident of Lafitte and Barataria, Louisiana. Mr. Pizani was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Hebert Pizani. He was the son of the late Daisy and Alexie Pizani. Survivors include his loving children, Lauren Pizani Summerville (Bill), Huey Michael Pizani (Freda), Kelly Polkey and step-son Al Abadie, Jr. (C.C.) Grandfather of Wendi Summerville, Melissa Jorgensen (Tony), Trish Summerville (Lauren Glazier), Tiffany Pizani Land (the late Michael, Sr.), Chaz Pizani, Sr., Ridge Polkey, Bridget Polkey, Lacie Polkey, Joseph Polkey and Carly Polkey. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Gloria Boudreaux, Emelda Mayfield, Alberta Danos, Marilyn Alleno and Huey M. Pizani. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pizani served as a Coxswain in the United States Navy and was a Veteran of World War II serving in the front line on the USS Kershaw and USS Brush in the Solomon Islands in the Asiatic Pacific and he received a Honorable Discharge. Until his death he could remember and describe his duties as a Coxswain in full details and it was amazing to see the expressions on his face when he would do so. Mr. Pizani was a fisherman in the Lafitte/Barataria area his entire working career and loved fishing crabs. The family would like to extend their special thanks to his "Guardian Angels" Kathy and Richard Powajbo and Stella Guidry who went above and beyond providing love, care and support to Mr. Pizani. Also, thanks to all of the Seniors and Staff at the Lafitte Senior Center, who Mr. Pizani loved like family. The family would also like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Egan-Ochsner Health Care (especially his Aide, Alicia, who was so kind and took extremely good care of him), Hospice Compassus and Sanctuary at Passages Hospice for the wonderful care that they provided for Mr. Pizani. Mr. Pizani was a long-time faithful Parishioner and a Devout Catholic and attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lafitte, Louisiana. He was a longtime Usher there and until his death he prayed the rosary several times daily. Mr. Pizani also received the Order of St. Louis Medal at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana in the early 2000's. Mr. Pizani was a devoted fan of LSU Football and the New Orleans Saints. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 2653 Jean Lafitte Boulevard, Lafitte, Louisiana 70067 on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 9AM until 1PM with Family Visitation beginning at 8:30AM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 1PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the Funeral Mass at St. Pius X Cemetery at 8151 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, Louisiana. Mr. Pizani will be buried with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to the Lafitte Senior Center at 4927 Treasure Drive, Lafitte, LA 70067. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences on-line at mothefunerals.com.