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Melissa Labruzzo Obituary

Melissa Jeanne Labruzzo, born October 1,1973, passed away on August 4, 2007 of natural causes. Melissa is survived by her mother, Darlene Duplaa of Picayune; her father, Brad Labruzzo of Slidell both from St. Bernard, LA; 2 daughters and 1 son: Heather Peterson - 13 of Carriere, MS, Bradley Labruzzo - 7 and Alyssa Wood - 3 of Picayune, MS; her husband, Dennis Wood from Shreveport, LA. Melissa had 3 brothers and 1 sister: Michael Labruzzo of Metairie, Nicholas Labruzzo of Slidell and Marie Labruzzo of Chalmette, LA. She was preceded in death by the late Bradley Labruzzo; grandparents, Jacqueline Duplaa of Carriere and Leon J. Duplaa of New Orleans, resided in St. Bernard, LA. for the last 50 years, both laid to rest in Carriere, MS; Geraldine and Anthony Labruzzo, both of New Orleans, resided in St. Bernard, LA. for the last 50 years of their lives, both laid to rest in St. Bernard, LA. Melissa is also survived by her godparents, Brenda Fullen of Indiana and the late Leon J. Duplaa Jr. of Houston, TX. Other survivors are 2 uncles, 2 late uncles, 2 aunts. Melissa graduated from Pearl River Central High in Carriere, MS. She was an LPN, graduate from Delgado School of Nursing. She was a resident of St. Bernard parish for 13 years of her life; the rest a resident of Pearl River County. Friends and family are invited to attend Visitation at Picayune Funeral Home at 2 P.M. Service will be held in the Chapel AT 3.P.M. on August 6th, 2007. Burial will be at a later date in the cemetary of First Baptist Church of Carriere.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 9, 2007.

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B Simmons

February 19, 2020

I worked with Melissa at Cuco's in Slidell, almost 20 years ago. We hit it off and became fast friends. We lost touch over the years. I thought of her this evening (Feb 19, 2020) as I'm sitting with my husband at dinner. I looked her up. I can't believe she's gone. My condolences to Melissa's family, especially her children, mother, and brother. Melissa, we'll always be friends.

August 9, 2007

Melissa you will be deeply missed.

Jane Place

August 9, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Labruzzo family. I did not know Melissa but worked at the Fairmont Hotel with many members of the Labruzzo family. Miss Gerry rode with us to work everyday and kept us entertained with her dry sense of humor. She was a beautiful,talented, loving woman who suffered many losses. I am sure she will be with her grandmother resting peacefully. Gerry's love for her family was incredible enduring so much loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jane Place

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