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Audrey Roccaforte Obituary

A very special lady, Audrey Arnoult Roccaforte started her journey on December 5, 1912 and passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 7, 2013 at The Landmark of Baton Rouge. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, she is survived by a daughter, Audrey Roccaforte Sanchez, husband Ernest, two sons, Jay Roccaforte, wife Sandra Flattmann, Gerald (Rocky) Roccaforte, wife Sally Theriot, five grandchildren, Michelle Chiasson Stone, Kim Roccaforte Wigley, Beth Roccaforte Metrailer, Joey Roccaforte, Annie Roccaforte Smith, and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters, Hazel A. Roy and Lois A. Bienvenue and a host of nieces and nephews. Proceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Joseph A. Roccaforte Sr., parents, Cora deVerges and Duncan J. Arnoult Sr, one brother and five sisters. After she retired, Audrey loved volunteering at The Closer Walk Ministries with Father Harold Cohen, S.J. Family and friends have been so blessed to have such a wonderful person in their lives for so many years. The family would like to thanks the nurses and staff at The Landmark of Baton Rouge for the love and care that they gave her and the staff of Hospice Life Source. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, from 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. Visitation at St. Benilde Catholic Church, 1901 Division St., Metairie, LA on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 9:30a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, 5200 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Service of the Capitol Area 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70806, American Heart Association, 4692 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70806 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 9457 Brookline Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Please sign the online guestbook at www.legacy.com.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2013.
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L&S Concrete Restoration

September 16, 2013

Audrey was such a sweet little lady.
I'm thankful i got to be with her at
many family functions and came to know
her as the happy person she always was.

Barbara Maranto

September 11, 2013

Rocky and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Heidi Dale

September 11, 2013

I have such loving memories of Miss Audrey and Mr. Joe. They were the most amazing neighbors anyone could have hoped for. Miss Audrey will truly be missed.

Linda Hubert

September 11, 2013

Audrey and Ernest,Your mom had a spectacular 100 plus years.Imagine that the angels are now being entertained by both your dad and now your mom.God bless you and the family.
Suzanne

Suzanne deMontluzin

September 11, 2013

Ms. Audrey,

Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Gang 520 Brittany Maintenance Unit

September 11, 2013

Rocky, Sally, & all the Roccaforte family, sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during this trying time. God Bless

Harry Brown

September 11, 2013

Miss Audrey and Roccaforte Family, we are so sorry for your loss. I bet as your mom was transitioning to the other side to meet your dad she was Second Lining all the way in her spiked heels! She proved to everyone she was going to do it her way!
Love,
Joan & Peggie Sheehan

Joan & Peggie Sheehan

September 10, 2013

Prayers to all,hope wonderful memories will stay with you always. Aunt Audrey's smile and laugh will always be with me. She was an inspiration to us all.

Marian Arnoult-Jackson

September 10, 2013

Audrey, I planned to attend the wake this evening, but did not finish work in time to get there. I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a delightful person. Please extend my sympathies to the rest of the family.

Rose (Landry) Colley

September 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll always remember Aunt Audrey's kindness and giving spirit.

Brian & Sara Bienvenu

September 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Carl and Ann Ginn

September 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Norman & Nancy Neal

September 10, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

September 9, 2013

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