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Estelle Notini Obituary
Shreveport - Estelle Marie Kolniak Notini, age 102, passed away on April 30, 2021 in Shreveport, LA. She was born to Mary Kotlowski Kolniak and Andrew Kolniak on April 15, 1919 in Buffalo, NY.
During World War II, Estelle was "Rosie the Riveter" and worked on P40 fighters at Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Company in Buffalo, NY. She was an avid dancer with husband Joseph, and they were charter members of Cross Lake Dance Club, and members of Amigos Dance Club and the USA Ballroom Dance Association. Estelle enjoyed cooking (pizzas and pies were her specialty!) and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church where she belonged to Merry Elders.
Mrs. Notini was preceded by her husband of 67 years, Joseph Notini; as well as her sisters Verna Dobies, Charlotte Orzechowski, Connie Strzempa, and Anne Pappas; and brothers Hank Kolniak, Frank Kolniak, Stanley Kolniak, and Leo Kolniak. She is survived by daughters Carol Ann Gold and husband Harvey, Kathleen Lopez and husband Al, and Gail Notini; grandchildren, David Gold and wife Denise, Michael Gold, Nancy Gold, Elizabeth Romere and husband Brian, Heather Goodman; great grandchildren, Drew Gold, Devin Gold, Dale Gold, Shelby Romere, Luke Romere, Taylor Romere, Nathan Goodman, Jessica Goodman; sister-in-law Julia Kolniak; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honoring Mrs. Notini as honorary pallbearers are Harvey Gold, David Gold, Michael Gold, Jerry Kolniak, Brian Romere, and Luke Romere.
The family wishes to thank her doctors and nurses at Willis-Knighton Pierremont and her caregivers at The Glen who made the past year much more enjoyable amidst the pandemic.
Funeral Mass will be held, 11:00 AM, Tuesday May 4, 2021 at St. Mary of the Pine Catholic Church in Shreveport. Father John Paul Crispin will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Ave. Friends may visit, Monday, May 3, 2021, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Chapel.
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Paul Barkley
May 12, 2021
What wonderful memories I have of living next door to Joe and Estelle during my growing up years. I can still smell the wonderful aroma of her matchless spaghetti and meatballs. I know she and my dear mother have had a glorious reunion. Our prayers go out to all the family.
Bill and Heidrun Erwin
May 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of Estelle’s passing. She was definitely a role model of courtesy and goodwill. Our condolences to Gail, Carol Ann, Kathleen and the whole extended family.
Frances Harris
May 3, 2021
Such a sweet lady. She did live a good long life, and now she will rest.
Praying for her family
Al & Shirley Kline
May 3, 2021
Carol and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Estelle. She will always be a very special lady and a forever friend. We loved her as part of our family. How blessed we were to have her as a close friend for many years. Our prayers will be continuing for you and your whole family.
Our love to you all,
Al & Shirley Kline
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Sandy Roberts
May 3, 2021
We were so saddened to hear of Estells passing. She will be missed especially on the dance floor. We were in a few of the dance clubs with her and enjoyed the good times we had together. She is in heaven dancing with her beloved Joe. Praying for her wonderful family.
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we were in a few of the dance clubs
Kathy Green
May 2, 2021
Want to send my prayers to all the Notini family. Her and her husband was an inspiration to me. She was the sweetest woman to have known. My prayers are with her whole family. She lived a wonderful life
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