Anthony Licciardi

Anthony Licciardi, age 73, died January 19, 2020, in Hammond, LA., surrounded by his loving family and friends. Anthony grew up in Meraux, LA with his brothers and sisters. He loved to play baseball and ride horses as a young man. Anthony enjoyed growing up on his family's vegetable farm. He continued to cultivate home-gardens throughout his life.

Anthony spent his life nurturing his family, making memories with his beloved wife, Etta Sprinkle Licciardi, of 52 years, his sons, and their families. He was a faithful and loving husband and a dedicated father. Anthony loved to travel the country and the world with Etta, family and friends. Anthony always made time for his sons and their interests, teaching them to golf, to fish and to gig flounder on the Mississippi gulf coast. He particularly enjoyed coaching their baseball and football teams at Terrytown Playground for many years. He was an enthusiastic fan of LSU football and proudly saw them win the National Championship earlier this year. He also enjoyed SLU baseball, particularly watching when his nephews, Cass and Mason, were playing.

Anthony was proud of his grandchildren, Cote, Jason Jr., Jenna, and Gordon. He always encouraged their aspirations and reveled in their accomplishments.

Anthony was dedicated to his profession as a homebuilder. As a partner with Jim Ward in Willow Homes, he was responsible for building many homes on the Westbank prior to opening Exquisite Homes with his sons, Tony and Jason in Hammond. Anthony served as President of the New Orleans Homebuilders Association in 2007 and served on its Executive Board for many years. As such, he worked with community leaders to create workforce housing and for the betterment of the industry. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Tangipahoa Master Gardeners.

Anthony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony Sr. and Rose Najolia Licciardi, Louis and Elizabeth Garvey Disalvo; parents, James J. and Mary Disalvo Licciardi; and brother, Louis F. Licciardi.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Etta Sprinkle Licciardi; his sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Christie Matheny Licciardi and Jason and Stacy Davis Licciardi; four grandchildren, Cote, Jason, Jenna and Gordon; his siblings, Patricia, James Jr. (Carol), Charles (DeeDee) Licciardi and Mary Ann Navo (Ben).

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Pastor Bolt for his comforting presence and prayers as he visited everyday Anthony spent in the hospital until his passing.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 707 West Dakota Street, Hammond LA. 70401. Visitation for family will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and other guest from 9:30 a.m. until services at noon. After the service you are invited to join us in the adjacent fellowship hall to share memories and refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Anthony's name, to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hammond.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.