BORN

1930

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2018

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Althea De Salvo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 20, 2018.

Althea Cashen De Salvo, age 87 of Covington, LA died January 19, 2018. Born August 8, 1930 in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late John Roland Cashen and Emma Cashen. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Vincent De Salvo, Sr., children Angel De Salvo O'Regan and husband Alan O'Regan, Heidi De Salvo and Vincent De Salvo, Jr., grandchildren, Lesley O'Regan and Paul O'Regan, sisters Judie Jones and Donna Hurley and brother John R. Cashen, Jr. We would like to express our gratitude to Peggy Majors for her loving care. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Althea is a graduate of Redemptorist High School in New Orleans, LA. She was the Director of Operations at the March of Dimes before retirement and a longtime resident of Lakeview in New Orleans before Katrina. Services will take place on January 24, 2018 at Lakelawn, 5100 Pontchatrain Boulevard, New Orleans, LA. Visitation is at 10:00am, with mass following at noon. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Tammany, Jefferson or Orleans Parish Humane Society.

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January 24, 2018

Elisabeth Konrad

Heidi, I am so sorry to read about Mrs. Althea's passing. May God welcome her with open arms. Love and prayers always. Betty K.

January 22, 2018

Prayers and love for you and your family.

The Behlens

January 22, 2018

Glenda (Allen) Martin

Although I only met Mrs. DeSalvo once, I always felt a love for her because of her advice and concern when I was going through a trying time. I'm so thankful that she raised our wonderful friend, Angel, whose friendship we treasure. My husband, Allen, and I are praying for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for Mrs. DeSalvo's family.

January 22, 2018

La Von Williams

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear this news, please know that you are loved by so many people at NOPL.

La Von Williams (NOPL)

January 22, 2018

Susan Steen

Althea was one of the very sweetest people I've ever had the good fortune to know.

January 22, 2018

Karen Savage

Such a great loss to the countless people she has touched with her kindness over the years. We will all miss her. And her legacy carries on through her lovely children. Love you to you Heidi. May you rest in peace Ms. Althea. Karen Savage and family.

January 22, 2018

Jan Barnes

Heidi! I am sooo sorry 8-(
Much love, and (((((((((hugs))))))))))))))
Jan

January 21, 2018

Heather Mack

With love to all of us whose lives were touched by Althea

January 20, 2018

Donna Green

Such a great loss to the many lives she has touched. My deepest condolences to you her family. I will never forget the kindness she showed me, as a young person, on my own in a big city. My world will never be the same knowing that sweet woman is no longer here. Rest in peace Mrs Althea. Your smile and warm heart will be missed.

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