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Josephine O'Shello Wool

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Josephine Wool Obituary

Josephine O'Shello Wool passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born in Kenner, LA to the late Anthony O'Shello and Lena Arduino O'Shello. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Anthony Wool, Sr. and the devoted mother of Joan Wool Perre (Stephen), Patricia Wool Newton (Robert) and the late Joseph Anthony Wool, Jr. Grandmother of Christopher, Angelle, Allison, Angela, Robby, Lori, Lisa and the late Richie and Carlo. Great-grandmother of Olivia, Carley, Nolan, Mason and Carson. Sister of the late Vincent O'Shello (Christine), Theresa O'Shello, Agatha O'Shello Giarratano (Nick) and Sam O'Shello. Mrs. Wool is also survived by a daughter-in-law, May Wool; a sister-in-law, Lucille O'Shello and several nieces and nephews. She was a resident of Kenner, LA until 1968 when she moved to River Ridge, LA and was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help where she was active with the St. Joseph's Altar Society. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2008 Short Street in Kenner, LA with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to a charity of your choice is appreciated. The online guestbook is available at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Mar. 13 to Mar. 16, 2017.

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Angelle LaSalle

March 17, 2017

You were the best granny anyone could have wished for and we were the lucky ones to have you has our grandmother. I love you and will miss you so much!

Saundra Ratcliff

March 16, 2017

Patti, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers in the loss of your dear sweet mother. She always welcomed your friends into her home with a smile. May God bless and keep you. From your Bellsouth Friend.

March 15, 2017

Rick Stewart

March 15, 2017

Joannie and Patsy, Sal and Lucille O'Shello, may God comfort you all at this sad time. You all are in my prayers.

Patrick Able

March 14, 2017

Prayers to your family. So sorry for your loss.

Jackie Champagne Konen

March 13, 2017

Oh Joannie and Patsy, I am so sorry for you loss. Ms Josephine was a wonderful lady. She always treated me like her own. She will be greatly missed.Prayers to you all. Love you

Tina and Wilson Hebert

March 13, 2017

Oh Aunt Josephine! You brought such joy to so many and lasting memories to share! Your love and devotion truly inspiring! Rest in Paradise! Joanie and family, we send our love and support to you! God Bless!

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