Maryrose Messina Manichia, born on September 19, 1931, passed away October 16, 2026. She was a dedicated wife of the late Salvador Manichia, Jr. Daughter of the late Mary Sirchia & Joseph Messina. Loving mother of Philip (Linda), Paul (Barbara), Salvador III, Gina (Liz), John, Michael (Debbie) & Joni Beshel (Don). Proud grandmother of Cera Lane (David), Marybeth Lane, Joseph Lane (Jackie), Marissa Manichia Novakoski (Brett), Dylan Manichia, Desiree Beshel (Lloyd), William, Christian & Wesley Beshel (Hailey) and the late Steve Manichia. Great grandmother of Alyssa Manichia, Lucy Mae & Jesse Philip Novakoski, Reese Manichia, Lilly Mae Malero, Knox & Ivy Beshel. Sister of the late Joseph, Nick (Frances), Speridona (Alberta), Jack (Inez), Sam, Tanner (Doris) & Frank Messina, Sadie Marino (John), Josephine (Lavell) Vinson and Virginia Messina. Beloved sister-in-law of Gloria (Tom), Evelyn (Charles) and Florence (John). Godmother of Mary Ann Vinson, Mary Rosenbloom, Maryrose Bellino, Johnny Marino and Valeria Anna Wood. Honorary Godmother of Joanne Bellino. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Maryrose was born in Bunkie, LA and a current resident of Braithwaite, LA. She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society, an avid bowler, sports fan who cheered for the LA Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. She dedicated her career to serving children and adults with differing abilities, working with the Los Angeles U.S.D. and the Metropolitan Development Ctr of NOLA.
She graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria, attended business college and was a member of the second graduating class of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Her commitment to the service of others and her community reflected a life of dedication and passion. She will be remembered fondly for her love of sports, her active spirit, and the positive impact she had on the lives of many.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend an evening visitation / rosary to be held at Assumption of Our Lady Mission, 6951 Hwy 39, Braithwaite, LA, on Friday, October 23rd from 5:00PM – 7:00PM and again on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00AM – 11:00AM. A Funeral Mass will follow beginning at 11:00AM. Maryrose will be laid to eternal rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
