Joseph C. Canizaro

Joseph C. Canizaro
Born1937 (1937)
Baltimore, Maryland. U.S.
Died (aged 88)
Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
OccupationCommercial real estate developer
Known forPresident and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus Properties, L.P., founder of First Bank and Trust, New Orleans former owner of New Orleans Breakers football franchise (1983–1986)
Spouse(s)Sue Ellen Canizaro, née Mattina
Children2 daughters

Joseph C. Canizaro (1937 – June 20, 2025) was an American commercial real estate developer and philanthropist. Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, Canizaro developed several buildings that make up the New Orleans skyline. In 2005, Canizaro was described as the "single most influential business executive from New Orleans". Canizaro made substantial philanthropic donations to Catholic churches, colleges and universities located in New Orleans and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was the former owner of the New Orleans Breakers football franchise.

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