Nola Bernard Marchese

Nola Bernard Marchese passed away on Monday July 20, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Salvadore “Sammy” Marchese, Jr. Mother of Pamela M. Philastre (Don), Melissa M. “Missy” Smith, Salvadore “Sammy” Marchese, III, and Meeka M. Cheramie (Troy). Daughter of the late Selma and Umess Bernard. Sister of the late Velma B. Roberts, Norma B. Tobin, Thelma B. Hymel, Marie Bernard, Horace, Morris, Humis and Raymond Bernard. She was the last surviving sibling. Grandmother of Jeffrey M. Philastre (Shannon), Melanie P. Harvey (Paul), Ashlie P. Meers, Courtney S. Canales, Jason P. Smith, Ethan and Eli Cheramie and the late David C. Philastre. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Nola was a stay at home Mom which allowed her to volunteer and enjoy all the activities with her 4 children while they attended St. Joseph School in Gretna. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest enjoyment in life. She was famous for her stuffed artichokes, and her meatballs and red gravy. She enjoyed watching the cooking channels, the 3 Italian tenors, il Volo in concert on TV and looked forward to baseball season to watch her New York Yankees on television. Nola enjoyed having lunch, shopping, and coffee with her daughters and was proud of her son’s musical talents. She kept quite busy attending all the political and Mardi Gras functions with Sammy during his years as Alderman for the City of Gretna. After Sammy retired, they took a couple of trips abroad and enjoyed walks through the French Quarter and Audubon Park. She was a native of Luling, LA and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 1pm. Visitation will be held at the church from 11am until 1pm. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. All attendees are required to wear masks. The family wishes to thank Hospice Compassus, especially Angel Hill and Gayle Polite for their kind and gentle care. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .