Marie Bruno LaHitte

Marie Bruno LaHitte passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, in New Orleans. Beloved wife of the late Leonard S. LaHitte. Daughter of the late Joseph Bruno and Francesca Giliberti Bruno. Preceded in death by her brother Victor H. Bruno and sister Rita B. Ferrand. Survived by her only child Lenard J. LaHitte and his wife Carol. Sister of Frank S. Bruno and Aunt of Joseph M., Frank A., Stephen P., Robert J., Thomas M., and Christopher A. Bruno. Great Aunt of the grandchildren of her brother Frank and her beloved Lauren and Alex Hemard. She will be greatly missed by her family. Mrs. LaHitte was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans. Marie was young at heart and lived life to the fullest until recently. Opera was instrumental in her ambitions including singing in the New Orleans Opera Ensemble, weddings and in numerous Catholic choirs. Marie had the voice of an Angel and will be singing in a new choir now. Her generosity and love of cooking was known to her numerous friends. She delighted in leaving a pan of her homemade lasagna at many a doorstep! Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Rd., on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 1:00 pm Visitation from 12:00 pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Francis Xavier Music Ministry Programs. Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.