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Louis C. Hughes was born on 28 July 1887 in New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA. He married Lela Evelyn Nay on 27 November 1909 in New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA. He died on 8 August 1926 in New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA.

Lela Evelyn Nay was born on 14 February 1888 in U.S.A. She married Louis C. Hughes on 27 November 1909 in New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA. She died on 17 September 1970 in Louisiana.

Benard Anthony Dimaggio was born on 13 December 1919 in New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA; son of Pietro and Camille (Zagami) Dimaggio, Sr. He married Myrtle Champer, daughter of Daniel Champer and Ruth M. Wendell. Benard Anthony Dimaggio died on 17 March 2010

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DiMAGGIO Benard A. DiMaggio passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Benny was born and lived in New Orleans, LA in the St. Roch Park area until age 50. His father Peter immigrated to America at the turn of the century from Contessa Entillina, Sicily and met his mother Camile Zagamy in New Orleans. He was the youngest of 8 kids: Joseph, Anthony, Peter, Camile, Rosie, Nana, and Netsie. Benny was very close to his family and grew up with his nieces, nephews and best friends Warren Lunning and George Gallway. He led a happy, colorful life full of love, adventure, and accomplishments.

Benny was a US Army WWII Veteran rank Staff Sergeant based in the Philippines. Benny was an accomplished General Contractor most well-known for his construction of the Lawn Tennis Club and William B. Reilly Coffee Company.

Benny DiMaggio was the loving Patriarch of the New Orleans DiMaggio family. His children are Cartrecia "Chi" DiMaggio and David Peter and his wife Tanya DiMaggio. His grandchildren are Dustin and Trinity DiMaggio. His ex-wives Myrtle Champer DiMaggio and Penny Ecker DiMaggio. His living nephews are Joseph DiMaggio, Fritz Heintz and Donald Peter DiMaggio. And his nieces are Deanna Clark, Camile Bourgeois, Carol Koen, Charlotte Manning and Tina Seghers. Also, he left behind many more loved friends, great-nieces and -nephews, and step grandchildren: Raven and Raine Hackett. His companion of 14 years is Dona Nettles.

Whenever you remember Benny, he'd wish for you to remember his stories, his antics and laughter. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation and services at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be on Friday, March 19, 2010 between the hours of 6:30 P.M. and 9:00 P.M and on Saturday, after 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. when a brief prayer service will be held at the funeral home followed by interment in St. Roch #2 Cemetery.

(Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2010.)

He was buried in March 2010 in Saint Roch Cemetery #02, New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA, Findagrave #262743509.

Christian Hommelgaard Frederiksen was born on 11 September 1904 in Andrup, Denmark, WW II draft registration. He married Ruth M. Wendell, daughter of James Augustine "Jay Guss" Wendell and Martha Elizabeth Hughes, after February 1942; Christian was previously married to Helen (Kiddie) Fridell on 16 APR 1937 at Harris County, TX. She had children Alexandrfa "Sandra" Faye (1933-1982) and Hugh Don Friddell (1935-2002) from her first marriage to Fletcher A. Friddell. Christian and Helen had children, Nancy Marie Frederiksen, born 16 FEB 1938 and Peter Christian Frederiksen, born 21 APR 1939 and died 13 OCT 1963, both born at Harris County, TX. On the 1950 census, New Orleans ED 36-91, page 18, a Marylee Frederiksen, age 31, born Arkansas, was listed as a daughter of Christian, employed as a secretary in a city attorney's office. Cannot make any further ID of this individual. DLB 2024. Christian Hommelgaard Frederiksen died on 11 February 1984.

He was buried in February 1984 in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA, Findagrave #89796707.

Christian Hommelgaard Frederiksen lived on 26 February 1942 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Occupation: Marchant mariner and ship's captain.

Cartricia Maria "Chi" Dimaggio was born on 16 September 1954 in New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA. She married Gutierrgy. She died on 12 December 2023 in Matairie, Jefferson Par., LA,

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Cartrecia "Chi" DiMaggio, 69, of New Orleans, a pioneer in the world of sports, passed away on December 12th, 2023, in Metairie. Born on September 16th, 1954, in New Orleans to Myrtle Champer DiMaggio and Benard A. DiMaggio, Chi's life was marked by a profound love for sports and an unyielding spirit.

A trailblazer in her field, Chi was among the first professional beach volleyball players, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Her innovative mind led her to become the Inventor, Engineer, and Promoter of the groundbreaking 1st Interactive Sports Expo held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Her passion for sports was rooted in her education, having graduated from Tulane University with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Beyond her professional achievements, Chi's heart was in helping make sports accessible to all. Her outgoing nature and genuine care for others made her a friend to countless individuals across the globe. Her zest for life knew no bounds as she traversed the world, embracing diverse cultures and experiences.

Chi was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle Champer DiMaggio and Benard A. DiMaggio, and is survived by her brother, David DiMaggio, along with her nephew, Dustin DiMaggio, niece, Trinity DiMaggio, and numerous cousins.

Her true passion in life was undeniably sports, and her legacy will endure through the lives she touched and the contributions she made to the world of athletics. Her absence leaves an irreplaceable void, but her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Visitation will be 8:30am on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, December 20, at Jacob Shoen & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St Roch Cemetery #2.

To honor Chi's passions and enduring spirit, the family kindly requests that a donation be made to a sports organization in her name or a memorial tree planted in lieu of flowers. Chi held a deep love for these pursuits. The DiMaggio family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Raine Hackett, Pippa Barrios, and the dedicated team at Interim Hospice for their invaluable support and care.

(Published on Legacy.com by Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home - New Orleans on Dec. 14, 2023.)

She was buried in December 2023 in Saint Roch Cemetery #02, New Orleans, Orleans Par., LA, Findagrave #262743116.

Nancy Patsy Syble Henson was born on 9 October 1899 in Bienville Par., LA.¹ She married Samuel Gus Wendell, son of James Augustine "Jay Guss" Wendell and Martha Elizabeth Hughes. Nancy Patsy Syble Henson and Samuel Gus Wendell were divorced after April 1930. She died on 20 January 1989.

Nancy Patsy Syble Henson lived on 12 April 1930 in Minden State Highway #80, Police Jury Ward 3, Webster Par., LA.²

Gussie Bernice Wendell was born on 8 November 1922 in Louisiana.¹ She married James Clement Guidry, Sr., on 7 December 1940 in Fort Bend Co., TX. She and James Clement Guidry, Sr., were divorced before 1949. She married Joseph Walter Eizel, son of Alexander A. Eizel and Blanche M., on 6 September 1948 in Bossier Par., LA. Gussie Bernice Wendell and Joseph Walter Eizel were divorced before April 1981. She married Buren Richard Terral on 8 April 1981 in Harrison Co., TX. She died on 3 April 2008 in Pell City, St. Clair Co., AL.

James Clement Guidry, Sr., was born on 4 July 1920 in Morse, Acadia Par., LA; son of Olide and Armid (Hebert) Guidry. His WW II draft registration shows birth year 1921, however all other sources including Social Security and the 1930 census are consistent with 1920. He married Gussie Bernice Wendell, daughter of Samuel Gus Wendell and Nancy Patsy Syble Henson, on 7 December 1940 in Fort Bend Co., TX. James Clement Guidry, Sr., and Gussie Bernice Wendell were divorced before 1949. He died on 7 January 2001.

He was buried in January 2001 in Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake, Hardin Co., TX, Findagrave #99681244.

Joseph Walter Eizel was born on 7 March 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI; son of Alexander Anthony and Blanche Mary (Soltys) Eizel of Grand Rapids, Michigan.¹ He married Gussie Bernice Wendell, daughter of Samuel Gus Wendell and Nancy Patsy Syble Henson, on 6 September 1948 in Bossier Par., LA. Joseph Walter Eizel and Gussie Bernice Wendell were divorced before April 1981. He died on 13 November 2005 in Calcasieu Par. (probably), LA,

Joseph Walter Eizel began military service on 21 November 1942 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI, WW II service, enlisted.

Henry Clay Cave was born on 17 March 1828 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ He married Mariah Elizabeth Ridgway, daughter of George Washington Ridgway and Hannah Atwood Wolcott, on 7 April 1864 in Ross Co., OH, On the intent to marry (license), George Ridgway signed for his daughter using her maiden name, and indicating she was at least 18 years of age. Henry Clay Cave died on 16 September 1910 in Albion, Boone Co., NE.

Occupation: Cooper in 1870 in Monticello, Jones Co., IA.¹

Kenneth Chester Wendell was born on 21 August 1958 in Vivian, Caddo Par., LA. He married Cathy. He died on 5 January 2007 in Palestine, Anderson Co., TX,

Noah Blizzard was born on 27 September 1911. He married Gladys Pauline Hayes on 22 February 1932. He died on 24 March 2003 in Oil City, Caddo Par., LA.