A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1926 and was 97 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mary Casanova; 3 children, Linda Ballard (Gene), Veronica Arlene Boutian (Daniel), and Kerry James Casanova; 2 grandchildren, James Kendrick Casanova (Kim) and Benjamin Paul Boutian; 2 great-grandchildren, Chelsea Doby and Roger Leon, IV; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Autumn Doby, Ayden Doby, and Elijah Leon. Preceded in death by parents, Monroe and Virena Husser Casanova; 2 brothers, Dwight Casanova, Sr., and John "Jimmie" Casanova. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday January 29, 2024. Interment at St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.