- Date Of Birth: July 12, 1928
- Date Of Death: May 31, 2015
- State: Louisiana
Edwin Anthony Cordilla, at the age of 87, completed his life on May 31, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area and grew up in the Irish Channel. Son of John Cordilla born in Gibillina Sicily, Italy and Rose Hinyub Cordilla born in New Orleans, La. Survived by his wife of 65 years and lifelong love, Catherine Brandt Cordilla. Eddie or Sonny as some called him, served in the United States Army, retired from Falstaff Brewery. Retired Major, United States Army Reserve. Past Grand Commander and member for 48 years of The International Order of Alhambra, Darro Caravan #29. 40-year-member of the Knights of Columbus. Owner of Sir John’s Inn. Affiliated with the Veterans Umpires Association for over 30 years. Survived by 6 children: Germaine Dalo, John Cordilla, Michael Cordilla, Kathleen Barletta, Theresa Cordilla Saacks and Paulette Whitaker.
Gaga is survived by 13 grandchildren: Kaitlin Saacks, Michael Saacks, Santino Cordilla Dominic Cordilla, Tommy Cordilla, Joey Cordilla, Penelope Whitaker, Brandt Whitaker, Anthony Pitzer, Lauren Barletta, Joe Barletta, Tony Barletta, Ryan Barletta as well as 4 great-grandchildren, Tommy Cordilla, Eli Cordilla, Courtney Judge and Trinity Pitzer.
