Anthony Donald Fertitta

Anthony Donald Fertitta, 88, of Lake Charles died at 4:25 AM on Friday, July 8, 2011 in a local hospital.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 65 years, Bridgett "Bea" Fertitta; two daughters, Barbara Diamond and husband Pat and Donna Marie Fertitta all of Lake Charles; two sons, Anthony Fertitta, Jr. and wife Sandra of Lake Charles and Michael Jude Fertitta of Katy, TX; two grandsons, Patrick Diamond and wife Leigh of Kingwood, TX and Sean Diamond and wife Jodi of Porter, TX; and three great grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 11, 2011 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. The Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate assisted by others. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Saturday from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being held at 6:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Sunday again from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a scripture service being held at 6:00 PM. Visitation will open again on Monday from 8:00 AM until 1:30 PM in the funeral home.