Theresa Volpe Corne passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 94. She was the cherished wife of the late Henry F. Corne Jr. Loving mother of Bruce J. Corne and Shelly Corne Chauppetta. Daughter of the late Salvadore “Sam” Volpe and Anna Culotta Volpe. Sister of Mrs. Cedric (Congetta / Connie) Sierra and the late Paul Volpe, Vitale “Vic” Volpe, Salvadore “Sam” Volpe Jr. and Joseph Volpe. Proud grandmother of Richard J. Chauppetta III and Toni M. Chauppetta. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Theresa was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish where she was an active parishioner of St. Mark’s Catholic Church (prior to hurricane Katrina) and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She thoroughly enjoyed helping with the annual St. Mark School and Church fair, the Marksmen events and helping with the St. Joseph Altar. She was a member of the Shangri-La and Samson & Delilah carnival clubs, along with the St. Bernard Council on Aging and the AARP Meraux Chapter. She truly enjoyed life through her simple pleasures of baking and cooking wonderful meals for friends and family along with gardening and growing her beautiful flowers and plants. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. Theresa will always be remembered for her dedication to her family and friends, her laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. You left us with a world of wonderful memories and will be deeply missed by us all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., followed by a memorial service in Theresa’s memory beginning at 12 p.m. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com
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