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Nancy Legendre Obituary

Nancy Shea Legendre, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Dorothy "Dot" South Shea and Morris Shea, a son, Michael V. Legendre, brother, John Shea, sister Marie S. Verbois, father-in-law, Red Legendre, and mother-in-law Francis Legendre. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Anthony (Sonny) V. Legendre Jr., married July 6th, 1963. A son, David Paul Legendre (Brigetta), grandchildren, Sarah Legendre and Samantha Legendre, and her sister Claire Shea. Nancy met Sonny at L.E. Rabouin Memorial Trades School, and have been together ever since. She loved to travel, going on several cruises, cooking, going to the casinos with her sister, and loved her boys. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana at 11:00 am. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana. Condolences may be left to the family at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 27 to Jul. 3, 2019.

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JEANETTE CONIGLIO

June 21, 2021

Your family misses you, Nancy. Rest in Peace, Dear Nancy.

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Susan Noonan

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SAMMY O'BRIENT

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Margie Asher

June 30, 2019

I will miss very much receiving text from you Nancy. Rest in peace and know you are loved by many people. You can now watch over Sonny and David. I know you loved them as much as they loved you.

Ann£

June 27, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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