Harry Joseph Accardo, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25 surrounded by family, after his two year battle with brain cancer.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Opal, and his four children and their spouses: Melicent Lester and husband Wade, Baton Rouge; Matthew Accardo and wife Christin, Greenwell Springs; Danielle Bennett and husband Sean, Rockwall, TX; and Darren Accardo and wife Sage, The Woodlands, TX.
Harry is also survived by his brother J.P. Accardo and wife Norma, and his sisters Anna Marie Silvio, Frankie Rispone and husband Sammy, and Harriette Newman and husband Greg. He and his wife are also the incredibly proud grandparents to Caryl, Cathryn, Claire, Ford, Mackenzie, Azalea, Megumi, Hudson, Lyra, Carson, Marcus, Vella, Solan, Alexis and Anderson. He also leaves behind his card playing partner, fishing buddy, and best friend, Gene Laurent.
Harry’s sons and daughters in-law were precious to him and he treasured nothing in this world as dearly as his grandchildren, children and siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Matthew Accardo, his mother, Mary Termini Accardo, his sisters Helene Accardo and Rosemary Accardo Lafleur, and his cousin John Lyon and wife Carol.
Friends and family who wish to share an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in the name of Harry Accardo to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.