Marie Theresa Cotter

On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Marie Theresa Cotter passed away peacefully at home to her eternal reward. Marie was married to her late husband, Edward “Big Eddie” for 46 years. Marie was born August 6, 1941 in the Bronx, NY. She graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy and worked in Manhattan prior to becoming a full time mother and moving to Las Vegas in 1978. Marie later worked in the real estate industry then Bullocks in the cosmetics department for over ten years. She played softball, loved to run, swim, and watch inspirational movies. Marie was a founding member of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church and was involved in their Eucharistic Ministry and religious education programs for many years. Marie had a very strong faith in God; and it was this faith that helped her not only to survive cancer three times, but also courageously fight the progression of three simultaneous neurodegenerative diseases. Marie was incredibly compassionate, patient, kind, and willing to help others. In her later years she enjoyed walking, yoga, and meditation as well as spending time with her beloved friends and family. Marie’s family would like to thank her patient and loving caregivers especially Kristen Edmonds, Paula Wall, Taeko Judd, and Angela Sacco-Armocida. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Anthony and her husband Edward. She will be forever remembered by her son “Little Eddie;” her daughters, Tee (Seesa) and Joy (her Joy-Joy); sister Adele and husband Patrick from New Rochelle, NY; and sister Patricia, husband Ed Touzalin, and their daughter Nicole (husband, Shawn, daughter, Violet, son, Logan, and daughter, Teagan) from Queens, NY. She will also be forever remembered by her husband, Edward’s brothers, Bill (and wife Jackie), Tom (and wife Mary); and sisters, Mary, Barbara (and husband Yogi), sister, Noreen and many cherished nieces and nephews. Marie will be missed by her extended families and her many dear friends. Viewing will be on Wednesday, March 1st from 4-8 pm at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. A celebration of her life with Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am, Thursday, March 2nd at St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave. Burial will follow at Palm Valley View Memorial Park, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.