We regretfully announce the passing of Nadine Valenti Gallego, of Chalmette, LA, on February 26, 2021. Nadine was a fiercely strong, caring, independent mother who would catch everyone off guard with her unfiltered, straight talk. Nadine raised her three daughters, Shannon Francia, Shawn Knap, and Traci Valenti, to go out in the world and accomplish great things. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. Nadine was passionate about making people smile and helping people out. When she wasn’t providing smiles and jokes, she could be found playing with her grandchildren, digging in her garden, or loving on her dog, Peanut. Nadine joins her mother Elue Mae Gallego; her father, Norbert Gallego; and her brothers, Tracy and Norbert Gallego, in Heaven. She is survived by Joseph Valenti; her three daughters, Shannon, Shawn, and Traci Mae; her seven grandchildren, Colin, Jacob, Chase, Skylar, Devin, Jenna, and Tyler; her sisters and brothers, Joyce, Val, Jack, Tammy, and Mike; her Godchild, Robert “Boo”; her nieces, Christie, Tiffanie, Stephanie, Jacklyn, and Victoria; her nephews, Tracy Paul, Robbie, Chaz and Michael; her three sons-in-law, Ron, Mark, and Ferd; her loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; her best friend, Mary Reuter, and her BFF dog, Peanut. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held in Nadine’s memory at 2 p.m. Please be mindful that facial coverings are required at all times while inside the funeral home, and physical distancing is encouraged. For those wishing to support the family through a monetary donation in lieu of flowers, donations can be made through PayPal @tracimae26. Cash app $tracibaby26. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.