Anton "AJ/Bummy" John Modica's Obituary
Anton “AJ/Bummy” John Modica passed away on January 29, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in New Orleans, LA on November 17, 1939 to the late Louis Modica and Mildred (Wald) Modica.
AJ is survived by his beloved companion Dorothy Virginia Love; his children Anthony & Lesley Modica, Ronald & Cheryl Modica, Patricia & Calvin Foster, Joseph & Chloe Modica, Kenneth & Tressa Love, Glenn & Ivette Love, and Shelly & Robert Ollic; 17 Grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Iris Dupuy, Robert Modica, CJ Modica, Elvin Modica and Eloise Bernadas; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
AJ is preceded in death by his siblings Mickey Modica, Raymond Modica, Mildred Thompson, and Jocelyn Martinez.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 12:00 Noon with visitation on Sunday beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Modica to be made to his granddaughter’s (Jordan Love) research for treatment of her rare Diffuse Bilateral Grade 2 Astrocytoma Brain Tumor. Donations may be mailed to 79055 Honeysuckle Est. Loop, Covington, LA 70435.
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