Patricia Ann Perniciaro Owens passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the age of 78. She was the cherished wife of the late Chester Granville Owens. Loving mother of Gina Owens Arceneaux (Carl), Mark Owens Sr., Samuel Owens Sr. (Terry) and Lisa Owens. Daughter of the late Frances Loscuito Perniciaro and Samuel Perniciaro. Sister of Anna Perniciaro Kerr (the late Gerald), Jerome Perniciaro (Gerry) and the late Neville McCord (the late Sue). She is also survived and fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and especially her beloved granddaughter that she raised as her own, Beth Owens Moore (Bubba).
Patricia was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Chalmette for over 50 years (and an Army wife for over 20 years), where she proudly earned her EMT license at the age of 50 and enjoyed a long career as an EMT and 911 Dispatcher with Priority EMS in St. Bernard. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. Patricia will always be remembered for her loyalty & dedication to her family and her caring & loving spirit. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, September 10th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM, followed by a funeral service in Patricia’s memory beginning at 12:00PM. She will be laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
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