Frances Mary Petrovich Cognevich

COGNEVICH Frances Mary Petrovich Cognevich, 86, of Metairie, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born to the late Andrew and Catherine Petrovich, September 20, 1927 at Hotel Dieu in New Orleans. Frances grew up in Triumph, LA and graduated from Buras High School. She married the late Dimitry J. Cognevich in 1949 and they had lived together in Metairie, LA since 1957. Selfless and devoted to her family, she was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and an excellent cook. Her red beans and rice were hard to beat! Frances worked tirelessly for a number of years in medical records at both Ochsner and East Jefferson General Hospitals. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Russell and brother Luke Petrovich. Frances is survived by her devoted son, Michael, beloved grandson, Aleksander and loving daughter-in-law Alika. She was also survived by 4 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation and Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Friday, March 14, 2014. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM followed by a Mass in the chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association Louisiana - Mississippi Chapter, P.O. Box 66825, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6825. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com