Rosalie Lucito Gerace

Rosalie Lucito Gerace passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She was the cherished wife of 71 years to Anthony Samuel Gerace. Loving mother of Anthony J. Gerace, Charles R. Gerace and the late Dianne G. Badeaux. Mother-in-law of Cynthia C. Gerace. Daughter of the late Albert and Theresa Latino Lucito. Sister of the late Carlo Lucito and Carolina L. Cypriano. Proud grandmother of Lisa Marbury, Ashley Godbery, Robert Badeaux Jr. and Michelle Badeaux. Great grandmother of Logan Marbury, Grace Marbury, Sophie Marbury, Chloe Godbery, Aiden Godbery, Ian Badeaux, Lorelei Badeaux and Peyton Sheperd. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Rosalie was born in Melville, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Madisonville, LA. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. She was out pillar of strength, well loved and affectionately known for her good nature and generous heart. She will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who treasured her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, August 2nd from 12:00PM – 2:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 2:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest with her husband in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.