Margie Haro Perniciaro, of Arabi, LA, died at 8:33 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at St. Bernard Parish Hospital, in Chalmette, LA, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 27, 1925, in New Orleans, LA, to Estelle Marie and Henry Haro. She married the late Peter Andrew Perniciaro, Sr. on October 10, 1942. They were married for 41 years and were blessed with nine children, before he was taken from her life. She was a long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish. She is survived by seven of her nine children, Peter Perniciaro, Jr. DVM (Rebecca), Cindy Heier (Louis), Sandra Dempsey (Robert), Mark Perniciaro (the late Mary Ann Waguespack), Michael Perniciaro MD, Margie Palmeri (Mark), and Laurie Lassus (Gene). Preceding her in death were her two children, Kent and Paul Perniciaro. Margie had nine grandchildren, Jennifer, John (Lydia), Louis, Amanda, William, Katie, Andrew (Jessica), Matthew (Niki), Christian and Rachel. She was the proud great-grandmother of four, Leyla, Averi, Savannah, and Lucinda. She was a member of the St. Theresa Circle, the Prince of Peace Altar Society and Adoration Chapel, and the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. She was also the proud recipient of the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion. Mom, we love and miss you, but we know you will watch over us all. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chalmette on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate masses said in Margie’s name. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.
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