Sheila Connolly LATASA

LATASA, Sheila Connolly Died peacefully at home in the presence of her husband of 61 years and family. Born in Los Angeles to Frank J. and Elizabeth Follen Connolly. She attended St. Gregory's School, Immaculate Heart High School, Mills College and U.S.C. where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She taught English at Beverly Hills High, and recently was Guardian ad Litem for the Superior Court CASA program. She thanks her family and friends for an interesting and joyful life. She is survived by her beloved husband, Phillip Latasa, loving children, Elizabeth, Rosemary, Terry and Jeff Rice, a loving family friend. Enthusiastic grandmother of Julia, Katherine and Stephen. Also survived by her loving sister, Diane Connolly Moise. She was predeceased by her son, Brian and her sister, Betty Connolly Chick.
Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Mon., (March 29th) at St. Gregory's Catholic Church (9th at Norton). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Heart High School Development Fund (5515 Franklin Ave., L.A. 90028). Gates, Kingsley, Gates Culver City, (310) 837-7121 Directors