Darlene Passalaqua Schexnayder entered into heaven on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Ferdie J. Schexnayder, Jr. for 42 years. Mother of Jason Schexnayder (Lisa) and Christopher Schexnayder. Daughter of Joseph Passalaqua and the late Jennie J. Ferraro Passalaqua. Step-daughter of Kim Bourgeois Passalaqua. Sister of Diann Kreutz, David Passalaqua, Kendall Passalaqua (Lauren) and Megan L. Passalaqua.Sister-in-law of Wayne Schexnayder (Eileen). Grandmother of Hannah and Cameron. Also survived by her Godmother and Aunt, Theresa Ferraro and Aunt Frances Taylor, nephew, Nicholas Kreutz and Darlene's little special Angel, Maci. Granddaughter of Rosalie Ferraro and Carmello Ferraro. She was a graduate of Destrehan High School as was her mother, and an Army Brat. She will be remembered for being a loving wife and outstanding mother of 2 boys. She was a native of Louisiana and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 42 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 3pm. Visitation will be held from 12noon until 3pm. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
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