Vivian Pizani

Vivian Pizani Obituary

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Age - 88

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October 6, 2023

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Marrero, LA

Vivian Marion Pizani passed away on October 4, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born in Barataria, Louisiana on February 15, 1935 to the late Sabile and Loamie Adam. Devoted wife of the late Gervin Coulon, Sr. and Harold J. Pizani. Loving mother of Vergie Eckerle (David), Janet Perrin (the late Gary) (Claude Waite), Gervin Coulon, Jr. and step-mother of Melinda Wildey (John) and Dottie Pizani (Al). Proud grandmother of Vic Eckerle (Kellie), Seth Coulon and step-grandmother of Kristen, Katie, Brad, Cassie and Jordan; great-grandmother of Lanie Adam (Jordon), Matthew and Kelcie Eckerle and step-great-grandmother of Nola, Katherine, Lily, Charlotte, Amelia, John and Rayleigh; great-great grandmother of Landon and Lincoln Adam and Chloe Eckerle. Sister of the late Elaine Faucheaux, Dave Adam and Henry Adam. Vivian is also survived by many godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Vivian enjoyed shopping, cleaning, cooking and doing ceramics but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Monday, October 9. 2023 from 9:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. A catholic service will begin at 1:00 PM and committal service will follow at Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego.

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