1942
2017
Idamae Genusa passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 days before her 75th birthday on March 12. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Genusa Jr for 56 years; mother and mother-in-law of Melissa and Paul Sosnicki, Cindy and Rudy Gautreaux, Dottie and Tripp Rabalais, and the late Tina Genusa Charlet; daughter of the late Edmond and Dorothy Rogers; daughter-in-law of the late Joseph and Mary Genusa; grandmother of Sammy Charlet, Jr. (Nicole), Christopher Rabalais (Marissa), Mindy Gautreaux, Miranda Bordelon (Philip), and Cory Rabalais; great grandmother of Chassidy, Haidyn, Sailor, Bailyn and Mabel; sister of Carlton Rogers and Annette Rogers, as well as the late Genevieve Turner; and aunt of numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She worked in the child nutrition department of Jefferson Parish Schools for ten years, owned her own businesses, cared for her family, and loved working in her garden, especially her flowers. She will be remembered for her homemade fig cookies, as well as all her cooking.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Park Cemetery in Gretna. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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March 2, 2019
Family
Earline Dufrene
Momma and I love and miss you daily.
March 12, 2017
Peanut
I'm so glad I got to visit her when I was down there last time. I will miss her. Wish I could there. Love to all my family. Peanut.
March 12, 2017
Linda Lee
Melissa, So sorry for the loss of your mother. I just wish I had the right words to say but know I care and that I am only a phone call away.
March 12, 2017
Sammy and Laura Charlet
In Honor of You, we thank you for your Thoughtfulness, Love and Care you've given to your family and friends. We Love and Miss you greatly.
March 12, 2017
Sammy and Laura Charlet
You will be truly missed.:( We are so thankful we got to visit with you last month. We will cherish the times we spent with you. Thank you for your love. We love you so very much. Much love and condolences to the family. May God's comforting Spirit be with each of you.
Sammy and Laura
March 11, 2017
Earline Dufrene
I loved sharing/exchanging flowers with you . I could listen to you talk for hours,always with wise information.I sure thought of going see you on Monday evening, sure wish I would have . Will miss you til we meet again in Heaven.
March 11, 2017
Sorry for lost,. Micheal and Tunis dufrene
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