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Thomas Joseph Mandina

January 6, 1950 — December 21, 2014

Thomas Joseph Mandina

January 6, 1950 — December 21, 2014

Thomas Joseph Mandina 64, died at home on December 21, 2014 in San Marcos, CA after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Thomas was born January 6, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was raised in Marrero, Louisiana but lived for the last 30 years in Southern California. Thomas graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1967 and had an Associate Degree in Business Management from El Camino College. He spent over 40 years in the petroleum industry and became a Subject Matter Expert and Certified Instructor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Thomas was an avid sports fan, classic car enthusiast and loved to travel. He spent the last 30 months making the most of every day, spending time with family, friends and traveling completing his bucket list trips. He was courageous and inspirational to everyone he spoke to and finished his earthly journey with God's Grace and Peace.

He is survived by his daughter Shannon Nelson (Chris) and grand-daughter Lauren Nelson of San Marcos, CA; his sister Toney M. Bourgeois (Earlis) of Nine Mile Point, LA; his sister Judy M. Albarado (Rex) of Marrero, LA; two nieces, two nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Roy Mandina and Gloria Dufrene Mandina of Marrero, LA.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 PM, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Shrine, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA. A Celebration of Life Gathering will follow the Memorial Service at Tony Mandina's Restaurant (1915 Pratt St, Gretna, LA) starting at 3:00 pm.

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Saturday, January 31, 2015

1:00 - 2:30 pm (Pacific time)

Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Shrine

610 6th St, Gretna, LA 70053

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