Joseph Nick €œJoe” Dagro Sr.

Joseph Nick “Joe” Dagro Sr., of Independence, Louisiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 80. He was born on December 28, 1939, in Independence, Louisiana, the son of the late Carlo Dagro and Philippina Lascaro Dagro.  Joe lived many years with his family in Metairie while working for Kinder Morgan. After his retirement, they returned to Independence and lived in the same home where Joe was born and raised. Joe will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Johanna Albano Dagro; children, Carlo John Dagro, Joseph Nick Dagro Jr. (Melissa) and Anna Dagro Bottolfs (Sam); grandchildren, Isabella G. "Bella" Dagro, Joseph Nick "JoJo" Dagro III, Ava Rose Dagro, Olivia J. "Livvy" Bottolfs, and Alexandra S. "Lexy" Bottolfs; sister, Mary Dagro; brother, Henry Dagro; and nieces, Carla Deckelmann (Joe) and Phyllis Trocquet (Miles) and their families.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Shirley L. Dagro.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, 14450 Hwy 442, Tickfaw, Louisiana 70466 on Friday at 11:00 am, with Fr. Michael Galea officiating.

Entombment will follow at Colonial Cemetery Mausoleum in Independence, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, please consider masses or donations to support the preservation and restoration of the St. Joseph’s Chapel in Independence, LA, which was very dear to Joe’s heart.  Contact: Joey “Coach” Dagro to donate for the continued care and maintenance of the Chapel.

Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service and we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation

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