Joseph C. Peterson, 21, of Covington, LA, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at his home in Covington, LA. He was born March 11, 1991 in Houston, TX. Joseph was attending the University of New Orleans and was an honor student.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dr. Vito J. Canizaro and Gilda M. Canizaro, and his fraternal grandparents, Clarence Peterson and Lois Peterson.
He is survived by his loving mother, Vita Margaret Canizaro; father, Darwin C. Peterson; Sister, Lauren E. Peterson, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in his honor to Saint Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531, on Saturday, March 9, 2013, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 P.M. Joseph will be laid to rest at Southern Memorial Park, in Biloxi, MS next to his maternal grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Vito J. Canizaro. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave., in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.