John Marascalco's Obituary
John Marascalco passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 68. He was the beloved husband for 34 years to Mary Marascalco; loving father to Nicole Beck (Roger); brother of Louis Marascalco (Sara), Anna Bonomo (Joseph), and Mary Kirn (Theodore). He was preceded in death by his father Salvatore Marascalco, his mother Josephine Marascalco, his sister Angelina Coco (Salvatore), and baby Louis Marascalco. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Taylor Beck Kampen (Craig), Tristen Beck, Joshua Beck, Jaden Beck, Justin Beck and the late baby Nathaniel Beck. And numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John was born and grew up in Grenada, Mississippi and moved to New Orleans in 1971. He retired and moved to Covington in 2015. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Covington where he belonged to the Men's Club and Knights of Columbus, Council 3061. He was a participant of Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, LA for 19 years. John lived life to the fullest by investing his love into his family and friends. He has left this world a much better place because of his love and compassion. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 320 College Blvd., Grenada, MS. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00 AM until Mass time. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Grenada, MS. A Memorial Mass will also be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 20370 Smith Road, Covington, LA. Please Leave a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfielding.net.
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