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2018
Bernadette Gail Parrino departed this earthly life on Tuesday January 23, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family and friends. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept my faith." Beloved wife of George P. Bruce, and daughter of the late Emanuella Ragusa Parrino and Orlando Louis Parrino. Survived by her sister Carol Linda Parrino, god-child Michael J. Calegan, nephew John Franovich, step-daughter Tara B. Mitchell (Scott), step grandchildren Ben and Kate Mitchell, as well as many loving cousins and friends whom she has cherished throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she has touched. Lifelong employee of West Jefferson Hospital & Pulmonary Medicine. We would like to thank Dr. Elaine Lanasa and Dr. Chandrasekaran (Sekar) for many years of exceptional care. We would also like to thank Heart of Hospice and especially her nurses Dexter and Amanda. Family and friends are welcome to attend services on Monday, January 29 2018, at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home located at 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. A funeral mass will be held at the funeral home from 1:00pm, with visitation from 9:00am-1:00pm. Interment will be held in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernadette's memory to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be expressed at www.westsideleitzeagan.com
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February 11, 2018
Carolina & Giannino Siben
We are sending our love and prayers knowing that you are with Jesus and all the Family in Heaven. Love. Cousins in California
January 31, 2018
Sharon Hymel
As hard as it is to let you go I take comfort in knowing that you are not suffering and no longer in pain. Your beautiful heart brought so much comfort and love to so many. I know you are now in the arms of our Lord and with your mom and dad, my mom and dad and your twin girls. I know you will be watching over us and I hope we make you proud. My love for you is forever and you will be with me in my heart every minute of every day until we are together again.
January 29, 2018
Selma Pepiton and Phillip Maxwell
God now has the most beautiful angel with him in Heaven. We are so very sorry to have lost you here on earth, but thank God you are now free.. You have been the most courageous and selfless person I have ever known....as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. You held a very special place in our hearts and will be missed forever. Our sympathy to George, Carol Linda, Michael, Sharon and Karen and family.
January 28, 2018
Karen McDuff
You were always the Wind beneath my Wings. My special angel and surely my hero. You gave me strength and you loved unconditionally. My heart is broken but I know you are finally pain free. My heart will forever hold a special place just for you. Watch over us. Fly high my angel till we meet again. We love you, Karen & Kenny
January 28, 2018
Johnny Branson
Bernadette,
You have always been in my heart since the age of 15 when we first met.
I Love You Always,
Johnny
January 27, 2018
Gene and Teri Rosenberg
You will be terribly missed by all who knew you. Wish we could be at the service, but we are and will be thinking of you.
January 27, 2018
George, Carol Linda and family, Our thought and prayers are with you. God has called home another special angel that has fought the fight. She earned her wings and will be missed but will be happy forever in Heaven.
Sincerely,
Richard & Clair Monson
January 26, 2018
Juana and Irvin Troxler
Our prayers for George and family. Bernie was a special lady and she is now at peace in heaven. Sorry for your loss.
January 26, 2018
George and Family, we are so saddened by the loss of your dear Bernadette. We mourn for you and keep you in our constant thoughts and prayers. May your hearts be filled with peace and your minds filled with hope. With Love, your Calculated Controls Family.
January 26, 2018
Brad Branson
Haven't seen you in years Aunt Bernie! But I know you are and always will be as beautiful and sweet as I've always known you to be. Sorry I couldn't say goodbye! You will be and have always been missed! May God hold you and keep you.
January 25, 2018
Albert Schexnaydre
An angel on earth, now an angel in heaven. Bernadette will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless her soul.
Albert Schexnaydre
January 24, 2018
Fay Guidry
I will miss you dearly my special angel on earth. You were one of and kind Bernie. We have been special friends for 53 years. You now are a angel in heaven. Beautiful in and out. You were loved by many. My deepest sympathy to George,Carol Linda, Michael and Karen,Sharon and their family.
January 24, 2018
In my heart I know Bernadette is in heaven and how sweet she was.I will never forget sitting next to her in Mrs.Bernard's english class at Westwego Jr. High because she was a beautiful girl that I admired and respected greatly.
Albert Schexnaydre
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