Mary Alice "Mickey" Kokemor

Mary Alice "Mickey" Kokemor obituary, Gulf Shores, AL

Mary Alice "Mickey" Kokemor

Mary Kokemor Obituary

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Mary Alice Kokemor (née Goothye), passed away peacefully at her home in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 93. "Mickey", as she was known since childhood, was born in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, to the late John F. Goothye, Sr., and Alice Culliton Goothye. Preceded in death by one brother, John F. Goothye, Jr. Beloved wife of Joseph H. Kokemor, whom she met on Mardi Gras day in 1947. They were joined in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage at St. Leo the Great Church on June 10, 1950, and enjoyed nearly 73 years together building a family and making wonderful memories. She was a devout Catholic who wore out many pairs of rosary beads over her long life. Mickey is survived by three sons, Dr. John J. Kokemor (Janet), James J. Kokemor (Alicia), and Jerry J. Kokemor (Vicky). She adored her nine grandchildren, Jacob D. Kokemor, Kathryn K. Rose (Ethan), Lauren K. Marzolf (Steve), Jamie K. Maldonado (Kyle), Jeremy D. Kokemor (Ryan), Amy K. Warr, Julie K. Farmer, Jean-Claude Rodrigue and Alexis Rodrigue, who called her "Mamie". She was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005. Visitation in the church beginning at 10:00 am. Private burial in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Holy Cross Class of 1969 Endowed Scholarship, 5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans, La. 70122 or the Sisters of the Holy Family, 6901 Chef Menteur Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70126. Special thanks to Springhill Hospice for providing excellent comfort and care.

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May 1, 2023

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May 1, 2023

Marsha H. Vivirito posted to the memorial.

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Lori Zitzmann Fonte

May 1, 2023

To the Kokemor Family, Uncle Joe, John, Jimmy and Jerry. My sincere condolences during this difficult time. I know Aunt Mary is in Heaven watching over each of you. My mother Marsha was a friend of the Kokemor family. My brother Richard and I have fond memories visiting when we were children. Aunt Mary was always a sweet soul and although it has been many years since I have seen her I still remember her like it was yesterday. May God Bless you and comfort you during your loss.

Kenny Spellman

May 1, 2023

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in her memory.

Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School

Marsha H. Vivirito

May 1, 2023

Thank you so much for sending these beautiful pictures of Mary and Joe. Their love for each other was BEAUTIFUL and you really don't see a couple whose love is still that strong after that many years. It was wonderful see Joe and the boys at the service. It is too bad that something like this happens before we can all get together. Jimmy you have a friend from Holy Cross that is a very good friend of Lori's family. Steve Lemoine is his name and we forgot to tell you. Love, Marsha

Amanda D DeSalvo

April 30, 2023

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April 30, 2023

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April 30, 2023

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April 30, 2023

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April 30, 2023

Rick Haygood

April 30, 2023

Condolences to all family and friends. Mrs. Kokemor was the sweetest person you could ever meet. She always had a smile for everyone.

Eddie Weber

April 29, 2023

Uncle Joe, John, Jerry, & Jimmy, have so many memories of time spent with all of you and Aunt Mickey. Sincere condolences. Sending prayers and may God bless you always.
Eddie, Carla & Christin Weber

Margaret Culliton, Brian Fennell, Ruaidhrí, Cathal, Fiachra, Líadan, Deirbh

April 28, 2023

Sincere condolences John, James and Jerry. We pray for strength for you all. Sending love from Margaret Culliton and family, Laois, Ireland.

The Goddard Family

April 27, 2023

Mr. Joe, Jimmy, Jerry and John

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Our parents cherished their friendship with your family and stayed in touch through out their lifetime. We send our heartfelt sympathy, along with comfort and peace to all of you in the difficult days ahead.
Love,
The Goddard Family (Eddie and Pauline and Daughters)
Elaine Parr, Diane Golden, Lori Bell

Peggy & Al (HC'71)

April 25, 2023

John, Jimmy, Jerry & Family

Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies. May the memories which your family share ease the pain of your loss.

Randy Hasling

April 23, 2023

Jerry - passing on my condolences. Many fond memories of your mother from our high school days.

Allan Bonner

April 23, 2023

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

Marsha Vivirito

April 23, 2023

Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She always had a smile on her face when talking about her family. Her husband, Joe and sons John, Jimmy and Jerry loved her truly like a close family loves the person that brought them into this world. She was amazing and funny. My family has known all of them, for over 50 years. I was a new bride when I met them and lived next door for several years until we outgrew the house. She kept my children when my mother was in the hospital and I knew that they were in the perfect hands. Her love for the Lord was amazing. She was a beautiful person inside and out and did not have a bad bone in her body. There are not many people on this earth that had as much love for friends than Mary. The Lord called her home because it was time to have her with him to pray for the people who never felt that true love that she gave to everyone who was close to her. She was truly one of a kind and will be sadly missed by her family and close friends who were lucky enough to say they had the honor of knowing her. To Joe and the boys I will definitely see you Saturday. Love, Marsha

Cathy Buras Vidos

April 23, 2023

Dear John. I´m so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. I will always remember childhood times with Miss Mickey and Mr Joe. Love to all. Cathy Buras Vidos

Mark W Bonner

April 23, 2023

As a high school friend of Jimmy's in the 1970's, I have many, many fond memories of spending time at the Kokemor's home on Sere Street in Gentilly.

Mrs. Kokemor always made me feel welcomed and treated me like family. Immediately, I felt her acceptance with open arms and warmth. We were like old acquaintances after the first visit.

I can still remember the aroma from the kitchen floating throughout the house. I was just another son at the table.


My deepest sympathy to Mr. Kokemor and the family.

Mark W. Bonner

Ron Morrison

April 23, 2023

My condolences to all! Mary was the sweetest soul, and considerate to the extreme. So disappointing to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers to all of the family

Henry Walsworth Kinney

April 23, 2023

Jimmy,
So sorry for your loss.
Tut Kinney

rena j eller

April 21, 2023

Mary was a ray of sunshine. Upon arriving for a visit with communion, Mary always met me with a smile and warm hello. She had humor and charm. I will always remember Mary as one who remembered what was important for her family and herself. I can only imagine how she reacted upon seeing the face of God and that of the Virgin Mary.
Mary's sweet love and smile will carry all of forward.
My love to the Kokemor family and especially wonderful Joe,
Rena

Judie and Sissy Flanigan

April 21, 2023

With our deepest sympathy. Mary will be missed by many at Our Lady of the Gulf. Judie and Sissy Flanigan

Katie Pope

April 20, 2023

Our deepest condolences. What a beautiful legacy. With love from Washington state.

Maura Pope Culliton

April 20, 2023

Wishing the family our deepest ssympathies on your loss

The Culliton Family, Co Laois, Ireland

April 20, 2023

May we offer our deepest condolences to all of our cousins on the sad passing of dear Mary-Alice. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal.

Tracy & family, Ireland

April 20, 2023

Comhbhrón ón chroí ar bhás Mary-Alice lena muintir agus a cáirde. Tá sibh go léir in ár smaointe agus in ár bpaidreacha. Suaimhneas síorai agus leaba í measc na naoimh go raibh aici.

Anne, Donal, Niall and Ronan Quirke in Ireland

April 20, 2023

We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the extended Kokemor family on the death of our cousin Mary-Alice. We are thinking of you all, in your sorrow. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Lisa Jones

April 19, 2023

Aunt Mickey, the memories I have for you will always fill my heart with love. I love you.

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