Bessie (Bess) Louise D'Geralamo Bergeron

Bessie (Bess) Louise D’Gerolamo Bergeron entered into eternal rest on the Feast of the Annunciation, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of 67 years of the late John Alden Bergeron, Sr., and daughter of the late Anthony D’Gerolamo and Lena Caruso D’Gerolamo of Baton Rouge. Matriarch and most beloved mother of Donna Bergeron Tassin (Kevin), John Alden Bergeron, Jr. (Pat), the late Lori Sue Bergeron Grefer (Archie), and Terryl Bergeron (Jill). Grandmother of Shannon B. Sulfsted (Jon), Sean Bergeron (Kristin), Ryan Tassin, Ashley Sonier (Ryan), Loren G. Fox (Timothy), Victoria Grefer, Erin G. Mathes (Patrick), Heidi Bergeron Gross (Christopher), and Monica Bergeron. She was joyfully blessed with eleven great-grandchildren, Carson and Cara Sulfsted, Slade and Knox Alden Bergeron, Ethan and Ellie Fox, Lusa and Sebastian Gross, Avaya and Aline Sonier, and Alden Elizabeth Mathes. Survived by her sister, Angie D’Gerolamo Perrone, and brother, Frankie D’Gerolamo (Toni). Preceded in death by her sister Mary Alice Mazzeo (Ralph). Also survived by her sister-in-law Shirley Bergeron (Kerner), and Joyce Julia (Chuck). Bess was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended LSU and worked until she met and married the love of her life, John Bergeron. They proceeded to build their lives on the Westbank of New Orleans. She worked for the clerk of court’s office for approximately 25 years until her retirement in 1987. She was an active member of St. Martha’s Church Parish in Harvey where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the volunteer group Martha’s Friends, and she was awarded the St. Louis IX Medallion by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with her husband John, for their service to the Catholic Church. She was often overcome with gratitude for her many friends and family, her neighborhood family, and her church family. Bess lived a beautiful, full life with John and enjoyed traveling and cruising to many destinations. They were able to create a lifetime of memories which she treasured every day. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved to dance and enjoy a good book, and was a competitive bingo player. With heavy hearts we release our beautiful, dear mother who was loved by so many, our sweet Granny Bess and our joyful “Boomtown Bessie” who was filled with a passion for life. Her family will be forever grateful for her maternal loving care and friendship, which she poured out on each and every one of us. We wish to express special gratitude to the litany of angels who helped us along the way, most especially her neighbors, Lisa, and the staff at Woldenberg Village. A private service and burial will be held at Westlawn Cemetery, with future plans for a Celebration of Life. Memorial masses offered at St. Martha’s Church Parish in Harvey, LA, or your preferred place of worship, are greatly appreciated at this time. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.