Gloria Seemann Catalanello Richardson

Gloria Seemann Catalanello Richardson peacefully entered into eternal life on the morning of December 24, 2016, at age 90. Gloria was the beloved wife of J. Vernon Richardson for 44 years. She was born in New Orleans, the daughter of the late Herman H. Seemann and Theresa Severina Seemann on October 7, 1926. She was the beloved mother of William Catalanello (Pamela), Michael Catalanello (Vantanee), Donna Giffin (Wayne), and Nancy Hebert (George). She was a beloved stepmother to Leslie Richardson (Chris Greve) and Randy Richardson. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Catalanello, one son, Lawrence Catalanello, and one granddaughter, Lisa Catalanello and one grandson, Joseph Catalanello. She is survived by her grandchildren: Jane C. McNulty (Brian), Rebecca Catalanello (Steve Myers), Ramona Catalanello, Michael Catalanello, Joseph Catalanello, Anna Catalanello (Ashlie), Laura C. Cobb (Steven), Daniel Catalanello, Megan Couvillion, Blair Giffin (Diana), Joshua Giffin, Camille G. Ernst (Joe), Gabriel Giffin, Benjamin Hebert, Jeremy Spain (Lora), Marinn Mehrtens, Brett M. Prince (Andy), and Veronica M. Urrutia (John); and her great-grandchildren: Jack, Harry and Molly McNulty, Aida and Auden Myers, Lucianna Giffin, Charlotte and Lance Prince, and Carter Urrutia. Gloria was the matriarch of a large and loving family. She had the knack of making those with whom she came into contact feel uplifted. She'll be missed by many, including a number of cousins, nieces, and nephews throughout the area. She was a former employee with Pan American Life Insurance Company for many years. The family would like to thank her care givers Ashley, Ali, Regina, Brenda, and Melvina. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SONS, 3827 Canal Street, on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 12:15 p.m. Friends may visit after 10:30 a.m. Inurnment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Lisa Marie Catalanello scholarship fund at NOCCA. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.schoenfh.com