Nena U. Guzzardo

Nena U. Guzzardo, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away at home on Thursday, July 29,2021, at the age of 94. She was born on January 19, 1927, in Independence, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Constantine and Josephine Uli. Nena loved  working in the medical field where she thrived as a knowledgeable and hardworking surgical team member. She was an asset to the physicians she aided and even shared her own techniques and expertise with them. She retired from Lallie Kemp Hospital where she worked as a surgical technician for over 30 years. Nena continued to work for Dr. Reyes in Hammond as a physical therapist assistant well into her 80's. She loved playing ball and continued to do so through her early 70's.

Nena is survived by her children, Noelie Gulotta (Carlo), Douglas Pourciau (Gladys) and Gwen Waller (Richard); grandchildren, Timothy Gulotta (Dawn), Denise Lamonte (Donnie), Marc Gulotta (Sharon), Ricky Pourciau (Michelle), Robin Lamonte (Joe), Randy Pourciau (Cheryl), Jonathan Drago (Mary Kathryn), and Jennifer Ball (James); and numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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In addition to her parents, Nena was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Douglas Pourciau, 2nd husband, Sam Guzzardo, and numerous brothers and sisters.

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Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Monday, August 2, 2021 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm .

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A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00PM, with Dallas Stewart officiating. Pallbearers will include: Marc Gulotta Sr., Timmy Gulotta, Jonathan Drago, Randy Pourciau, Todd William, Ricky Pourciau, James Gulotta and Marc Gulotta Jr. Honorary pallbearers will include JT Williams, Roy Scimeca Jr. and Bryce Williams.

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Interment will follow at Serenity Baptist Church in Tickfaw, LA.

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