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Mary Talamo Oncale

August 3, 1935 — September 9, 2020

With great sadness and much love, Mary Talamo Oncale, a devout Catholic, entered peacefully into Heaven on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 85 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marrero, LA and a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore Talamo and Cusima Catalano Talamo. Beloved wife of the late John Davis Oncale, Loving mother of Michael Oncale Sr. and wife Lisa, Julie Caldarera and husband Mark Sr., Darlene Scott and husband Paul, Sherri Mabile and husband Harvey and Christopher Oncale and wife Brandi. Loving Grandma to John Oncale (Lindsey), the late Joy Oncale, Michael Oncale Jr. (Sami), Emily Oncale (Joseph), Lindsey Caldarera Pizani (C.J.) Mark Caldarera Jr. (Jenna), Logan Caldarera, Ryan Rasco (Chelsie), George Scott, Spencer Mabile (Kayla), DeShae Mabile Bates (Ben), Seth Mabile, and Mason Oncale. Great-grandmother of Savannah, Frank, Rylee, Calee, Landen, Zoe, Levi, Hailey, Zachary, Brooklyn, Aria, Luke, Jackson and expecting baby Oncale in November. Sister of Anthony Talamo (Mimi) the late Rosalie Ditta (the late Anthony), Angelina Berger (the late William), Joseph Talamo (the late Carol), Frank Talamo (Barbara), Felicie Oncale (the late Ray), Tena Williams (Richard) and Louis Talamo (Vikki) and her late sister Margarite Talamo. Sister in law of Nellie Trosclair (the late Bennie), the late Ann Bertucci (the late Joseph), the late Lucy Bertucci (Raymond), Louise Woods (the late Sam), Thelma Hunter (Carl), the late Kathy Ketry (the late George), and Betty d'Aquin (Alfred) the late Ray Oncale. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. She worked for Jefferson Parish Vital Records as a clerk, National Gypsum as a payroll clerk, John Ehret High School as a teacher assistant and Harvey Kindergarten as a teacher assistant. She enjoyed going to Boomtown Casino and one of the highlights of her life was winning a 2020 Chevy Silverado truck last December. She also enjoyed playing Words with Friends and viewing events on Facebook. She enjoyed the company of her feline companion, Minnu. She was a life-long parishioner of Visitation of Our Lady Church where she served as a sacristan. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or donations to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital ( www.stjude.org ). Due to the COVID Pandemic, attendees are required to wear face mask throughout the duration of the visitation and Mass. Visitation will be held at Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA Friday, September 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 11: 30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. officiated by Fr. Mike Kettenring and co-celebrated with Fr. Colin Braud. Interment will be held in Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com
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Friday, September 11, 2020

10:00am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Visitation Of Our Lady Catholic Church

3500 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

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