Jane Cuccia Signorelli

SIGNORELLI Jane Cuccia Signorelli, 85, of Benton, AR, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008, at the home of her son, Dominic, and daughter-in-law, Nan, in Benton, AR. She was born December 6, 1922, to the late Sam and Lucy Cuccia in New Orleans, LA, where she lived for 80 years. She spent one year in Bay St. Louis, MS, with her son and daughter-in-law before arriving in Arkansas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In New Orleans, Ms. Signorelli was involved in The Elenian Club, an Italian Women's Club for over 50 years. She also volunteered for St. Michael's School for Special Education. She showed her love of Christ through her loving and caring for all people. Being a member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS, before coming to Arkansas, was a very special time for her. In New Orleans, she ran the family business most of her life and worked until she was 81 as an accountant. Preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Cuccia of New Orleans, LA, survivors include her aunt, Mrs. Leon Carrington of Hahnville, LA; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Charlene Signorelli of Metairie, LA, and Dominic and Nan Signorelli of Benton, AR; five grandchildren, John Signorelli, Jr., Brandi Barrios, Dominic Signorelli, Jr., Damien Signorelli and Brittany Signorelli; and five great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00am. Visitation will be from 9:00am until service time. New Orleans, LA. Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 or St. Michael's School, 1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.