Lucy Oncale Bertucci

Lucy Oncale Bertucci, a devout Catholic, entered peacefully into Heaven on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the age of 85. Born in Donner, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA; she was the daughter of the late Maurice E. and Lucille Percle Oncale. Cherished wife of Raymond John Bertucci, Sr. for 65 loving years. Beloved mother of Peggy B. Darce (Don), David “Cricket” Bertucci (the late Dianne), Susan B. Montney (Brad), Nancy B. Holloway (Pat), Raymond J. Bertucci, Jr. (Debbie), and Dwayne A. Bertucci (Sondra). Loving Maw-Maw to Barry, Brian, Jennifer (James), Jeanne (Billy), Jeffery (Tania), David (Danielle), Mason (Georgia), Taylor (Kelsey), Patrick, Sean, Bradley (Kelly), Kyle, Stephanie (Shane) and Brandon. Great-grandmother of Aiden, Addison, Max, Ella, Omily, Sophia, Alexis, Tristan, Baylee, Kylee, Bradey, Cameron, and Cayden. Sister of Nellie Trosclair (the late Bennie), the late John Oncale (Mary), the late Ann Bertucci (the late Joseph), Louise Woods (the late Sam), Thelma Hunter (Carl), Kathy Ketry (the late George), Betty d’Aquin (Alfred), and the late Ray Oncale (Felicie). Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. She was retired from the Jefferson Parish School Board. Her greatest joys were her husband and family, and she loved to cook especially for family gatherings. She will be greatly missed by anyone who knew her. She never met a stranger who didn’t later become a friend. She will truly be remembered for her beautiful and thoughtful notes and letters lovingly written to family and friends. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and caregivers at Compassus Hospice for the kindness and care. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, August 23rd from 6:00p.m. until 10:00p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA. from 9:00a.m. until 11am. A Funeral Mass celebrating her life will be Saturday, August 24th at 11:00a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com