“The LORD brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up.
1 Samuel 2:6
Obituary
Nicholas “Nick” John Guzzardo
July 7, 1944 – June 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Nicholas “Nick” John Guzzardo, who peacefully left us on Monday, June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Baton Rouge, LA. Nick was born July 7, 1944 in Pittsburg, CA. Nick was preceded in death by his father, John Nicholas Guzzardo, his mother, Florence Myers Guzzardo, and his wife of 24 years, Paula Braud Guzzardo.
Nick is survived by his sons, John Paul “JP” Guzzardo (Bridget) of Tampa, FL, and Chad Nicholas Guzzardo (Danielle) of Baton Rouge, his daughter, Erin Katherine Myers Guzzardo of Baton Rouge, his brother, Charles Mose Guzzardo (Jan) of Amite, LA, niece Kim Guzzardo Terrebonne (Scott) of Amite, LA and nephew, John Russell Guzzardo (Ashley) of Amite, LA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Ainsley, Maddox, Alexander, Greta, Anna, Sophia, Nicholas, Hudson, and Vivienne.
Nick attended Amite High School. He was a serial entrepreneur involved in various businesses including the amusement business, utility companies, skating rinks, restaurants, nightclubs, gaming, radio stations, motorcycle dealerships, and car dealerships to name a few.
He cherished large family gatherings and was known for his Sunday dinners, often creating chaos in the kitchen while cooking. His greatest passion was his family, and he always went above and beyond to support his loved ones. Nick was full of love and never missed a chance to say “I love you.”
Originally growing up in Amite, LA, Nick also lived in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Natchez, MS, and Summit, MS. Affectionately known as “Nick John,” “Bulldog,” and sometimes “Governor,” he had a larger-than-life personality and a heart as vast as the universe. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday, June 21, 2024, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, LA. Burial will immediately follow the Mass at the Guzzardo family tomb at Amite Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jun 13, 2024
Erin Nicole Brunett, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the age of 4. She was born on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Covington, Louisiana. Erin was a little fireball for her young age. She could be a little spicy at times and always had a sassy comeback for anyone trying to tease her. Erin was so sweet and full of life, just starting to become her own person. She had a very special bond with her sissy, Jalie, and always wanted to do everything her big sister was doing. Erin loved and looked up to her mother, and also had a beloved stuffed elephant that never left her side named Ellie.
Erin is survived by her sister, Jalie Brunett, grandparents, Debbie and Tommy Brunett, great grandmothers, Billie Jean Smith and Barbara Brunett, aunt, Brandi Hosch (Josh Michelli), uncle, Jason Vernon (Dawanda Harper), and cousins, Emori Hosch and Karleigh Greer.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Callie Jo Brunett, great grandfathers, Gerald Brunett and Norwood Smith, and cousin, Zeke Vernon.
Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at on Thursday at 1:30 pm, with Bro. Karl Klaus officiating.
Interment will be held privately.
Contributions may be made to help support Jalie the Brunett family at https://gofund.me/180ac9f3.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com.
Jun 12, 2024
Callie Jo Brunett, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 35. Callie Jo graduated from Loranger High School and was a member of the Flag Team. She also attended Hammond Technical School for barbering and medical technology. Callie Jo loved being a country girl, going to Old Farmer’s Day, and being in Loranger. She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt, but she loved being a mom most of all. Callie Jo and her daughters were a couple of peas in a pod. Her daughters looked up to her and loved her so much.
Callie Jo is survived by her daughter, Jalie Brunett, parents, Debbie and Tommy Brunett, grandmothers, Billie Jean Smith and Barbara Brunett, siblings, Brandi Hosch (Josh Michelli) and Jason Vernon (Dawanda Harper), nieces, Emori Hosch and Karleigh Greer, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Erin Brunett, grandfathers, Gerald Brunett and Norwood Smith, and nephew, Zeke Vernon.
Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at on Thursday at 1:30 pm, with Bro. Karl Klaus officiating.
Interment will be held privately.
Contributions may be made to help support Jalie the Brunett family at https://gofund.me/180ac9f3.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com.
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Please pray for out country daily. Pray we will turn to God, as a country, and be much more like our country was at the time it was formed. We need Him as much now as the leaders/people did back then.
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