Virginia Modica Roper
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Virginia Modica Roper of Hammond, LA entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was 79. Virginia was born on December 28, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to the late Jerome Modica and Elenora D'Angelo Modica. Sister to Ignatius Modica and the late Laura Modica Harry. She was the loving wife of Roger Benoit Roper, Jr. and beloved mother of Melissa Roper Fay (Jared, her favorite son-in-law) of Denham Springs, LA. Loving grandmother of Grace Elenor Fay and Kane Benoit Fay. Virginia spent her life and time taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Foundations Hospice for their care.
A private memorial will be held on January 3, 2025 at 9:00am at McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N Morrison Blvd.
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2000 N Morrison Blvd P.O. Box 2035, Hammond, LA 70401
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