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Lena Palmisano Obituary

PALMISANO Lena R. Palmisano passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Mandeville, at the age of 80. She was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Mandeville for the past 10 years. Devoted wife of 51 years to the late Vernon C. Palmisano. Loving mother of Dr. Vernon Palmisano and wife Judie Palmisano and Deryl P. Stevens and husband Marc Stevens. Sister of the late Joseph Romano, Jr. Grandmother of Shannon Stevens, Beau Stevens, Holly Stevens, Logan Palmisano, Jacob Palmisano and Kaleigh Palmisano. Relatives and friend of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Rio Vista Baptist Church, 3800 Jefferson Hwy., on Saturday, August 13 at 11:15 am. Visitation at the church from 10:00 am until service time. Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, (985) 875-1131, in charge of arrangements. www.serenitycovington.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2011.

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Glenn Taylor

August 31, 2011

It is so sad to hear of Miss Lena's passing.I have such fond memories of her and Mr Vernon.She was truly a great lady. And the world is a better place because she was here. May the Lord watch over and protect her forever

August 16, 2011

August 16, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Lena's passing. I have many good memories of your parents,Vernon,and Deryl as I was growing up. I just found out when I read to obituaries online August 16th.
My husband also passed away in 2002. I got a BFA from UNO in 2009. I am in Baton Rouge because I sold my home in Kenner. I am living with my son Sean and his wife Rachel. We will be moving to a new home shortly in Baton Rouge. We have so much to talk about.
All my prayers to your family and friends. Sincerely in Christ. Mary Mayronne McDonald
~ Mary McDonald, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

August 15, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Lena and she was a wonderful influence in my life.
With deepest sympathies,
Joan Haggard Adkins

SHANNON STEVENS

August 14, 2011

I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER MY PRECIOUS GRAN!

YOUR 1ST GRANDBABY...SHAN

J. Royce Normand

August 13, 2011

"My sincerest sympathies to Dr. Vernon Palmisano, Judie N. Palmisano, Logan, Jacob, Kaleigh Palmisano, family and friends. Mrs. Palmisano Rest In Peace. God Bless.

J. Royce Normand

Royce Normand

August 13, 2011

My deepest sympathies to Dr. Vernon Palmisano, Judie N. Palmisano, Logan, Jacob, Kaleigh Palmisano, family and friends on your loss. Rest In Peace Mrs. Palmisano. God Blees.

J. Royce Normand

Alethea Brown

August 13, 2011

My condolences to Lena's loved ones. Miss Lena was a wonderful neighbor and I will keep the memory of her always in my heart.

Miss CC

August 12, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

August 12, 2011

My condolences to Dr. Vern Palmisano, Judie Palmisano, Logan, Jacob, Kaleigh Palmisano, and Family. We will miss you. It was an honor to know such a fine Christian lady. Angie Normand and Doleen Lemoine

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