Rosa Mancuso Schiro passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Beloved wife of Jasper A. Schiro for 50 years. Mother of Christina S. Gegenheimer (Doug) and John Anthony Schiro (Tracey). Nonna to Cole Gegenheimer, Ava Grace Gegenheimer, Jude Schiro, and Gianna Schiro. Daughter of the late Gaetano Mancuso and Rosalia Verdichizzi Mancuso. Sister of Joseph Mancuso (Maria), Salvatore Mancuso (Nuncia), and Concetta Vocino (Enzo). Also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Age 80 years, a native of Ustica, Italy, and a resident of Terrytown, LA.
Rosa was a toll collector for the Crescent City Connection until retirement in 2004. She was the life of the party and avid lover of Mardi Gras. She was also a member of the St. Cletus Catholic Church’s St. Joseph Altar Society. She loved her family and friends dearly, always had a smile on her face.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Verret St., Algiers, LA on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2 PM. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held at church from 10 AM until mass time. A celebration of life reception will immediately follow mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 342 Olivier St., Algiers, LA. In lieu of flowers, please celebrate Rosa’s memory by donating to the Alzheimers Research Fund at Ochsner, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, BH 607, New Orleans, LA 70121 or visit giving.ochsner.org choosing the Tribute tab. Mothe Funeral Homes handled funeral arrangements, to view and sign the online guestbook visit
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