Mary Martin Panepinto passed away on June 3, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Philip Panepinto, Jr. Mother of Philip Panepinto, III (wife, Patricia) and the late Paula Panepinto. Grandmother of Philip Panepinto, IV (fiancé, Paula) and Patrice Klein. Great-grandmother of Philip Panepinto, V, Reese, Blaine and Cole Klein. Sister of Herbert Martin, Marian Martinez, the late Esther Fradella, Percy, Eldon, Elmore and Edward Martin. Daughter of the late Gertrude Benoit Martin and McGrath Martin. The family would like to extend special thanks and gratitude to North Oaks Hospice for their care and compassion.
She was a longtime resident of Marrero, LA, most recently of Hammond, LA and retired as a school teacher serving at Immaculate Conception School and Pittman Elementary School, both in Marrero.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. A Mass will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.