Carol Joy DiMaggio

Carol Joy Lodriguss DiMaggio, passed away at the age of 80 on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Benton Arkansas with her loving family by her side.  Carol was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 11, 1940 to Joseph Ariald Lodriguss (d. 1997) and Evela Begovich Lodriguss (d. 2008).  Beloved wife of the Harold DiMaggio Jr. (d. 2014).  Carol is survived by her children, Wade Steven Nash (Stacey), Nancy Nash Laurent (Henry), Harold DiMaggio III (Rose), Deanne DiMaggio Owens, Daphne Womack; sister Diana Lodriguss Gettle (Fred); 14 Grandchildren: Aaron, Alex, Anthony (Landon), Bridget (John), Brittany, Darby, Hank, Hannah, Jacob, Lyndsey (Raymond), Nicholas (Josie), Richard, Ryan, Wade Jr.; 7 Great Grandchildren: Ashlyn, Gypsy, Henri, Kayde, MacKenzie, Ruby, Xavier and many other family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Carol graduated in 1958 from Holy Name of Mary High School in Algiers, where she was Homecoming Queen.  She loved to travel with her late husband Harold, and together they traveled many miles by land and sea. Her love of family and friends was fierce, and she was so proud of their many accomplishments.  She enjoyed baking Christmas cookies with family, watching LSU and Saints football, and lunch gatherings with her high school friends.

The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice, Nurse Nicole, CNA Aretha for their devotion, special care, and kindness shown to Carol.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond, Louisiana on July 27, 2020 at 11:00 am.  Covid-19 restrictions require, temperature taken, masks, and social distancing. Interment following at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

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