Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Betty Currera Obituary

Betty Ferrara Currera passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 16, 2015, Beloved wife of 65 years to Charles A. Currera. Devoted mother of CiCi Currera Casaly, Janis Papale (George), Lori Billon (Tim), and Curt C. Currera. Grandmother to Courtney Papale Newton (Chris), Brett Papale (Jodie), Jason Papale (Milla), Matt Papale, Nick Papale (Lauren), Kiva Mann (Matt), Kylie Casaly, Paul Billon (Kathy), and Brittany McVicker (Chase). Great-Grandmother to Mary Papale, Cianna Newton, Brielle Newton, Benaiah Mann, Khyber Mann, Parker Papale, Avery Papale, and Connor Billon. Also survived by many other loving relatives and dear friends. Betty graduated from St. Joseph Academy and Dominican College. She was a parishioner of Divine Mercy Church Parish. She was a member of Chateau Golf and Country Club, Chateau Estates Garden Club, and Les Novelles Ladies Club. She was co-creator of We Care for Special People Inc. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 12:00p.m. until 2:00p.m. A Catholic Mass will follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in honor of Betty Ferrara Currera to Magnolia School at 100 Central Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty Currera

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

November 23, 2015

Dear Charles and Family: Sorry to read about the loss of your wife and mother. Charles & I were classmates at St. Aloysius, Class of 1945. Our condolences and prayers are with all of you. Sally and Joe Macalulso

Ben Bagert

November 22, 2015

Dear Charlie and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you cope with the loss of your very kind and gracious Betty. On behalf of Jeanne and myself, "Thanks Betty" for the life you have led and what you did to add quality to the lives of the many members of We Care.
Ben Bagert & Jeanne Bagert

Lacie Chambers

November 20, 2015

CiCi, You and your family are in my prayers. Your mom was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. I was so blessed to have known her. Love y'all, Lacie

Laura and Roy Pitrucha

November 19, 2015

Cici, praying for you and your family. Sending hugs and love to all.

Lisa Guerrero

November 19, 2015

Cici, Kiva and Kylie, Ron and are so sorry of the loss of your mom and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and all the family. We love you.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Betty Currera's name

Memorial Events
for Betty Currera

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

How to support Betty's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Betty Currera's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more