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Mary Ann Taravella Mosgrove

d. December 10, 2018

Mary Ann Taravella Mosgrove, age 77, passed away on December 10, 2018. Except for some years in Harvey, she lived most of her life in New Orleans. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Taravella and Frances Pillitire Taravella along with her aunt, Josephine Pillitire Fradella, and uncle, Nutcia Fradella, who raised her; her sister Lena Taravella Cucinnello; her nephew and niece, Victor Cucinnello and Sarah Cucinello. She is survived by her husband, William G. Mosgrove; her three children, Bernadette M. Chiasson, Veronica F. Mosgrove, and Stephen G. Mosgrove, and her grandchildren. Mary attended Holy Name of Mary School and graduated in 1960 from Annunciation High School where she met lifelong friends. She was a warm and giving woman dedicated to her family and focused on her children and their education. In order to assist in educating her children the way she envisioned, she supplemented the household's income from the 1970s into the 1990s by caring for children in her home and retiring in 2005. She was a kind and tireless "Mimi" to many children in the community of whom she was very proud. She was surrounded by family upon her passing and prior to had received God's power and grace from the Catholic sacraments. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice in the spirit of affirming the most vulnerable among us during this Christmas season.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 400 Verret St., Algiers, LA on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10 AM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be held at church from 9 AM until mass time. Mothe Funeral Homes handled arrangements; to view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .
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Friday, December 14, 2018

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church

400 Verret St, New Orleans, LA 70114

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Westlawn Memorial Park

1225 Whitney Ave

, Terrytown, LA 70056

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