Shirley Mae LeBlanc Marcella passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 88. She was the cherished wife of the late Frank Marcella for 54 years. Loving mother of Barry Marcella (Robin), Gail Calato (Frank) and Lisa Pescay (Shane). Daughter of the late Ellen Mattei LeBlanc and Stanley LeBlanc. Sister of the late Stanley LeBlanc Jr. Proud grandmother of Michael Calato, Stephen Calato, Heather Marcella, Ryan Marcella, Callie Pescay, Preston Pescay and Peyton Pescay. Great grandmother of Hayden Calato, Ian Calato Hunter Calato and Sawyer Bonvicino. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Shirley was a member of the AARP Pakenham Chapter 3926, the Chit Chat Club, Golden Opportunity and the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Golden Ages. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.
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