BORN

1929

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

4747 Veterans Blvd

Metairie, Louisiana

Anita Sweeney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 26, 2015.

Anita Marie Schaeffer Sweeney Peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning March 25th, 2015, at the age of 86. Born in St. Louis, Mo. March 17, 1929, to the late Carl I Schaeffer and Eulalia Prinster Schaeffer. Wife of the late Charles H. Sweeney. Mother of Patricia Cummings, the late James V. Stephens, III (Deborah), Sharon Barkey (Mike), Deborah Fazekas (David), Robert G. Stephens (Nadine), and Michael E. Sweeney. Grandmother of Paul Arcuri, Katie Cummings, Nick, Meghan, and Jenifer Stephens, Julie Garland, Rebecca Foth, the late Sara Foth, the late Brandon Barkey, Laura Freeman, Paula LaFargue, Maggie Hall, Betsy Zechman. Great grandmother of Mason Arcuri, Jason & Andrea Garland, Audrey, David & Caroline Freeman, Francine & Sylvie LaFargue, and Levitt Hall,. Sister to the late Gerald Schaeffer (Phyllis), Charles Schaeffer (Annie), the late Robert Schaeffer (Mikie, Loretto), Mary Kenefick (Tom). Joan Nigh (Charlie), Virginia McFarland (Ray, Larry, Charlie), the late Ruth Schaeffer, the late Rita Franklin (Richard), Lois Pollard (John), Carole Kramer (Ray), Jane Harr (Bob),the late Thomas Schaeffer (Ellen, Joan), the late Richard Schaeffer (Carol), Judy Fenton (Frank), the late Mark Schaeffer (Janie, April) and John Schaeffer (Linda), a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a resident of Metairie, La. for 35 years, member and past president of D.E.B.'s club. After Katrina she moved to Fenton, Mo. for 8 years before returning to New Orleans, La. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Catholic Mass from Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie – 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd on Monday April 6, 2015 at 12pm. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Assoc. or the Wounded Warriors Project. She will be interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com

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April 15, 2015

Cathy Schaeffer

My condolences go out to all who loved Anita, which was likely everyone who ever met her. Her beautiful smile radiated love, making whomever was blessed with it, feel special and lovable. Such a beautiful woman, she lit the way for all of us. May she rest in peace with her beloved Charlie.

April 6, 2015

Neal & Marilyn Schaeffer

What a beautiful lady and she lived a wonderful life. May she rest in peace with the family that passed before her. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 4, 2015

Gary & Gloria

We would like to express our heartfelt condolences Anita's family. We have nothing but happy memories of her pleasant smile and demeanor. May she rest in peace.

April 3, 2015

Kathy Franklin Rogozenski

Dear Patti, Deb and Bob,
What an incredible legacy your mom left! I will always remember her smile, her positive outlook on all life threw her way. I was truly blessed to have loved her. I am certain mom is thrilled to share eternity with her! Thank you for sharing her life in pictures, hold tight to the memories and each other. God bless and keep you all in His Peace.

April 3, 2015

Michael Schaeffer

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to Pat, Debbie, and Bobby and all your spouses and children,and grandchildren, who were closest to Anita. We know you will miss her greatly.
She has gone to join up with the good Lord and Charlie who loved her so dearly. They made such an obviously loving couple. We visited them on our honeymoon in New Orleans in early Jan 1973 and they treated us like gold. We will always remember the many good times, her sweet and loving smile and her always kind and calm manner towards everyone. My condolences also to all her loving sisters and brothers, and all their families, and all her friends.
Thanks also to the family for sharing the wonderful slide show.
May Anita Rest in Peace.
With warmest regards,
Mike and Brenda Schaeffer

April 2, 2015

Donna Franklin Brubaker

We are all blessed to have so many sweet angels watching over us. May God wrap His loving arms around the family. You will be greatly missed.

April 2, 2015

Rick Schaeffer

"My dear loving and sweet aunt Anita...who always had a smile on her face and who was always so special and kind to me...you remind me of my sweet grandma Schaeffer. I am so proud to have been your nephew!"
"I Love you!"

April 2, 2015

Ginny McFarland

My dear caring sister whom we love very much. She was always there for my family especially through the tough times. May she rest in peace with her sweet Charlie calling out Nita, Nita.

April 2, 2015

So blessed to have Aunt Anita as my God Mother. Rest in Peace and I love you.

April 2, 2015

Dear Sister Anita "Neetz",
"Eye has not seen, nor ear has not heard what God has prepared for those who love Him".
Enjoy, sweet sister! You have fought the good fight.
You will be missed. Until we all meet again.
Love Mary Kenefick (Hillsboro, Mo)

April 1, 2015

Judy Fenton

You will be missed by all, my dear loving, sweet sister. You were welcomed by many as you entered God's heavenly kingdom. Rest in peace.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

4747 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

Apr

6

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

4747 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

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4747 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

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