Anthony Joseph Mortellaro  passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 76.  He was born on Wednesday, February 19, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Vivian Porrovecchio Mortellaro and the late Joseph Mortellaro.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lynn Monteleone Mortellaro; sister-in-laws, Patricia  Monteleone, and Janet Long (Brian); brother-in-law, Anthony Monteleone (Heather); nieces, Toni Bondi (Matt), and Athena Monteleone; nephew, William Monteleone (Erica); and cousin, Salvador Porrovecchio (Mollie).

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Mortellaro; and mother, Vivian Porrovecchio Mortellaro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation in the chapel of Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 11:00 am until the funeral service at 1:00 pm.

To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.