Anthony Nick Ascani

Anthony Nick Ascani was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Anthony was born October 17, 1929, in New Orleans to the late Anna Capriotti Ascani and Nazzareno Ascani, originally from Italy. After graduating from St. Aloysius High School, he went on to study at LSU. There he met his wife and the mother of his children, Barbara Harvey Ascani. He started his career as a salesman at Pillsbury and later worked for NATCO Food Service. In 1991, Nick retired and moved to his summer home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. He loved his family dearly and led a very full, happy life. He enjoyed spending time gardening, fishing and crabbing with his grandchildren and walking his dogs at the bay. After Hurricane Katrina washed his home away, Nick relocated to the New Orleans area where he married Barbara Tucker. Nick knew everything about LSU sports, past, present and future. He treasured LSU sports gatherings with family and friends. Many have shared a victory phone call with Nick to relive his “Tiger’s Win” joy. He was an avid tennis player, well into his late 80’s. Nick enjoyed driving to the lakefront with his loving wife, Barbara, and their dogs. He spent his last days surrounded by all of his wonderful family. Nick (Papa) is survived by his wife of 15 years, Barbara Tucker Ascani; his daughters, Florence Odom (Bill) and JoAnn Freeling and his step-children: Michael, Candi, Dagny and Casey. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Robert Freeling Jr. (Laurie), Nicole Freeling, Casey Odom (Meghan), Jennifer Freeling (Willie), Ryan Freeling (Kassi) and Carlee Flores (Zenen); his 9 step-grandchildren; his great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Jaylen, Addison, Broden, Olivia, Chloe, Knox, Jaida, Krew, and Layla; his 8 step-great-grandchildren; his devoted nephews and nieces: Gary Ascani (Barbara), Brian Altobello (Denise), Roy Altobello (Susan), Nina Welch (Michael) and other nieces, nephews and cousins close to him. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Nazzareno and Anna Ascani; his siblings Saverio Ascani, Peter Ascani, Rose Suarez, Leo Ascani and Theresa Altobello; his loving nephews: Armand Suarez, Lee Ascani and Ronald Suarez. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM at Divine Mercy Catholic Church located at 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner, LA followed by a Funeral Mass that will commence at 2:00 PM.

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Anthony Nick Ascani

October 17, 1929 - February 25, 2023