William Anthony "Skip" Minaldi

March 13, 1955 - April 16, 2021

William Anthony “Skip” Minaldi died of cancer in Covington, Louisiana on April 16, 2021. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 13, 1955, the first child of Anthony and Billie Minaldi who preceded him in death. Skip also was preceded in death by grandparents William and Jeanne Plessala of Berwick, and Anthony and Mary Minaldi of Morgan City. Skip is survived by daughter Joan Cheyenne Minaldi, and son Corporal Jordan Thomas Minaldi, United States Army. He also is survived by sister Risa Minaldi, and by brothers Thad and wife Ann, and Scott and wife Christie, who were honored to be with and care for Skip in his illness. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he loved dearly. Skip graduated from St. Louis High School in Lake Charles, and he was a long-time resident of Lafayette, Louisiana. Skip also lived and worked in Maryland, and in the energy industry in Alaska, Louisiana, and Mexico. Skip loved to read and being in the outdoors, and he had become quite adept at flower and plant care, particularly the technique of bonsai! Those wishing to honor Skip’s memory may donate to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at https://marybird.org/giving/ or to the World Wildlife Fund at www.worldwildlifeorg./donate . Share a memory on the tribute wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com