Salvador Joseph "Sammy" Margiotta Sr.

Salvador Joseph “Sammy” Margiotta Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Josephine Ditcharo Margiotta; siblings, Josephine Margiotta Dermady, Frank Margiotta, Leon Margiotta, Anthony Margiotta and Vincent Margiotta. He is beloved husband of Mary Gooden Margiotta. Sammy is the devoted father of Darla Christene Margiotta, Trudy Ann Gisclair, Salvador Joseph “Sal” Margiotta Jr. He is loving grandfather of 4 grandchildren. 8 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Sammy was a retired 32 year employee of the Southern and Union Pacific Railroads. He was a World War II Army Veteran and also a US Navy Veteran. He was an expert upholsterer and carpenter. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna.