Joe Canizaro, a driving force in New Orleans real estate and philanthropy, has died at 88. City and state leaders are remembering his lasting legacy.

Joseph Canizaro, the real-estate developer behind some of New Orleans’ most recognizable buildings and a major supporter of Republican politics and philanthropy, died Friday night at his home in ...

Joseph C. Canizaro, a notable real estate developer in New Orleans, passed away at 88 after a series of strokes. His work reshaped the city’s skyline, and he was also a philanthropist and political ...

One New Orleans project in the early 1960s, the International Trade Mart at the foot of Canal Street, served as inspiration. Canizaro visited it while it was being built, he told Biz New Orleans ...

His close friend Boysie Bollinger confirmed with our partners that Canizaro passed away following a series of strokes. Joseph C. Canizaro, noted for shaping New Orleans' skyline, has died at 88 ...

Responsible for much of the New Orleans skyline and office space across the city, real estate developer, businessman, and philanthropist Joseph C. Canizaro passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of ...

"As a builder, developer and businessman, Joseph Canizaro made a significant contribution to the vibrancy of New Orleans. His vision over several decades continues to be visible throughout the region, ...