Edea Rita Benedetto

Edea Rita Benedetto, a native of Kansas City, Missouri and a resident of Jefferson, LA, passed away on January 17, 2015 at the age of 96. Edea was the wife of the late Anthony Benedetto who in 1950 with her by his side opened Jefferson Feed & Garden Supply, which is still a thriving business today. Edea’s hobbies included traveling, playing the piano, and painting. She was an active member of the Metairie Art Guild and shared much of her artwork with family and friends. Most importantly, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She is survived by one sister Wanda Shockey; three children Virginia, married to Ken Stierwald, Rita Benedetto Shedd, and George Benedetto; six grandchildren Deborah, married to Ron Porche, Rebecca, married to Thomas Harper, Patrick Kuhnell, married to Sandy, Erin Shedd, married to Nicole, Ryan Shedd, and Shaina, married to Trent Egbert; and seven great grandchildren Courtney, Brittney, Allison, Mitchell, Andy, Melinda and Ava Clare. Friends and family who wish pay their respects may do so on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at which time the Funeral Mass will begin. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.