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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
8:00 - 10:30 am (Central time)
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at his home in Independence, LA. He was born September 11, 1943 in Independence, LA and was 82 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Veronica Viola Beauchemin; brothers, Vincent J. Viola, John B. Viola, Charlie Engeron, Casimo, Viola, Jr., Michael Viola, and Chris Engeron;sisters, Robin Romano and Cathy Engeron; 3 grandchildren, Chris Viola, Victoria Beauchemin, and Emily Beauchemin; great-grandchildren, William Viola, Evan Viola, and Faith Viola; nephews, Brian Viola, Christopher Scott Viola, and John Chevis Viola; niece, Ashley Marie Viola. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Vaccaro Viola; father, Casimo J. Viola; and grandson, Jeremy Viola. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00AM until 10:30AM on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 followed by Religious Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Tuesday. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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