Anna Catherine Benedetto

Anna Catherine Benedetto passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in River Ridge, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Francis Xavier Hoeffner, and the late Louise Ruckert Hoeffner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Lawrence Benedetto, daughter, Mary Louise Benedetto; brothers, Urban E. Fazende (Lucille) Francis Xavier Hoeffner, Jr. (Lois). She is survived by her sons, Leonard Lawrence Benedetto, Jr. (Sandra) and Daniel Thomas Benedetto (Yvette); grandchildren, Shayne Lawrence Benedetto (Ruthie), Daniel Thomas Benedetto, Jr., Brandon Lawrence Benedetto (Lacey); great grandchildren, William Ritter Benedetto, Lillian Grace Benedetto, Scarlett Rose Benedetto; niece, Margie Fazende Parr (Michael); nephew, Francis Xavier Hoeffner III (Kimberly).

Anna was born on August 28, 1926 during a hurricane at her parent’s home on 2231 Joliet Street in New Orleans. A graduate of Holy Angels Academy. She met and married her husband for life, Leonard Lawrence Benedetto during World War II then after. Anna was an employee of Dillards Department Store (formerly D.H. Holmes) for 45 years and retired at a proud age of 87 years old. She was a dedicated caretaker of her daughter, Mary Louise Benedetto.

The family would like to thank the Vigier families, the Menetre families, Rodrigue family, Kathy and Don Weber, Glenn Riches, Dr. McCord, Dr. Hulin and caring staff, St. Francis Villa and caring staff, Anthony Cristiana and Passages Hospice.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 1230 S. Carrolton Ave., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a graveside service will follow the Mass at Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Off street parking is available behind the church.

In lieu of flowers, masses or donations can be made to Feed My Sheep, 2615 19th Street, Gulfport, MS, 39501 or www.feedmysheepgulfport.org