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Betty Torricelli Obituary

Betty Ann Broussard Torricelli passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Covington, LA. She was born on October 2, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to the late Milburn Broussard and Cornelia Guillory Broussard. Betty was the beloved wife of Albert V. Torricelli for 72 years. She was the loving mother of Sharon Marie Phillips (Bill), Bridget Anne LeBlanc (Dalton), and Vicki Ann Townsend (Charlie). Betty was the proud Grammy of Brian Phillips, Courtney Brehm (Jonathan), Jeffrey LeBlanc, Christopher Townsend, and the late Michael Phillips; great-grandmother of Penelope Elizabeth Brehm. She was the sister of the late Merlin Broussard. Betty is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was always there with unconditional love and heartfelt caring for her family and friends. She treasured each moment with those she loved, especially in her role as Grammy. Betty had a vivacious personality and always made those around her laugh. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at Mary, Queen of Peace, 1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471 on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:00 Noon with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until Mass time. Interment will follow the service at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 11 to Aug. 14, 2020.

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Joyce DuSaules

August 14, 2020

To Jeffrey and your family. My deepest and sincerely sorry for the passing of your Grammy. She looked to be a very proud, happy and fun loving person. Sorry I was not able to make it to visit with you today; I know it will always be a sad place in your heart. Hope she lives on with you and your family with great memories you shared. Bless you all, my heart goes out to you. Joyce DuSaules

Karen Reuther Smuck

August 12, 2020

Dear Sharon,
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I was just thinking about her the other day and all the good times we had at your house in Harahan. She was always one of the girls. May you find comfort in knowing she is going to the place that most of us strive all of our Lives to get to.
Karen Reuther Smuck

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

August 11, 2020

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mary, Queen of Peace

1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA

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14

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Mary, Queen of Peace

1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA

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2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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