Angelle Veronica Pecoraro

Angelle Veronica Pecoraro of Mandeville, LA passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, due to complications from Covid-19 Pneumonia, at the age of 18. She passed away in her mom’s arms with her father, brother, sister, brother-in-law, caregivers, cousins and family at her side. She was born on July 15, 2003 in Metairie, LA to Nick and Michelle (Gautreaux) Pecoraro.

Angelle is survived by her loving parents; Nick and Michelle Pecoraro, her siblings; Nicholas Robert Pecoraro and Rachel Pecoraro Abraham (Cole), Mia Pecoraro (service dog); maternal grandparents; Lloyd and Norma Lee Gautreaux and paternal grandparents; Robert and Marlene Maylon. She is also survived by her Aunt Deneen G. Neitzschman (Harold), Uncle Lloyd H. Gautreaux Jr., Aunt Donna Bordelon (James), Uncle Wayne Pecoraro (Gina), Uncle Michael Maylon (Jeannie), several loving cousins and many close friends.

Angelle is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather; Dominick Joseph Pecoraro and great grandparents; Norman and Veronica Paternostro and Lloyd and Madelyn Gautreaux .

Angelle began her life as a fighter weighing 3lbs 4oz. The doctors predicted it would be unlikely she would survive her first year. But wow! She proved everyone wrong with her determination and will to live. Angelle fought in triumph through numerous surgeries, medical procedures and illnesses. She defeated impossible odds. Angelle gave us so much joy and love. She has always been a true angel living among us and now Angelle is our angel in Heaven. She gave the best hugs, had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile.

Angelle has been an inspiration to so many people in her 18 years of life. She kept medical professionals on their toes and didn’t follow the “norm”. It was always on her terms. She taught family and friends about unconditional love! She fought until the bitter end and will be extremely missed.

Angelle’s life was made more enjoyable by the love and devotion of her caregivers; Sandra Bickham Patterson, Katherine Murillo and Sharon Cushing. Also, a special thanks to all who have loved and supported us throughout her journey. We really appreciate all the prayers and beautiful words of comfort and love. We were truly blessed to have such wonderful care over the years by her pediatrician, specialists at Children’s Hospital and especially the last few weeks, the 6th floor PICU at Children’s Hospital. We had such caring and loving doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists that were there for Angelle and us till the very end.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 with visitation at the church from 10:00am-12:00pm and Mass beginning at 12:00pm. Interment will follow the services in St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden, Covington, LA with a reception at Grace Funeral Home to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Angelle may be made to Angelle’s foundation, “An Angel’s Gift”. Donations may be mailed to Northshore Community Foundation, 807 N. Columbia Street, Covington, La 70443, please put in Memory of Angelle on the memo line. Donations may also be made at https://www.northshorefoundation.org/in-memoriam.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gracenorthshore.com for the Pecoraro family.