Bridget Mallicoat "B" Distefano

"Bridget "B" Mallicoat Distefano was a strong and dedicated wife, protective and caring mother, adoring grandmother, loving and wise "Aunt B.", generous friend and commanding matriarch whose tender heart provided an example of giving talent, time and treasure to many. Her distinctive but loving voice will be missed by her family, friends, and neighbors. She died on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was 79; a graduate of Baton Rouge High School; a veteran school volunteer at St Aloysius Catholic School; teacher assistant at Southside Baptist Preschool, Girl Scout Leader, Southdowns neighborhood leader; mother and "head" of her household, for over 61 years. She was extremely generous toward helping those less fortunate and anyone who came within her orbit. She and her driving instructions from the passenger side of her children's vehicles  will be greatly missed. Visiting at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., on Saturday, December 28, from 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at noon. Private interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park between her deceased son, "Baby Christopher" and husband, Timmy. She is survived by: her three daughters and one son - Lisa Distefano, Jamie and Michael Swierc all of Baton Rouge, Molly and Scott Hoffeld of Covington, and son, Scott Distefano of Baton Rouge; three granddaughters whom she adored - Amelia and Ava Hoffeld of Covington, and Mila Distefano of Plaquemine; two stepgrandchildren - Kristen Kovacs of Philadelphia, PA, and Jason Swierc of Charlotte, NC; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law - Paul and Donna Distefano, and Shirley Distefano, all of Houston; her three other "sons" but nephews - Ned, Paul and Charles Chargois; and numerous nieces and nephews who were also part of her flock for whom she loved. Preceded in death by: her husband, Timmy Distefano; mother, Edith Mallicoat; father, John Mallicoat; beloved son, Christopher Quinn Distefano; and "Jo Jo", Joseph Constantino; mother-in-law, Lena Hannie Distefano; brother-in-law, J.T. Distefano; and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Chargois and Mary Jane Distefano. Special thanks to the many carings CNAs, whom she loved dearly, and Clarity Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Girls and Boys Club of Baton Rouge, and Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge.