Toni Pieno Besse

Toni Pieno Besse went home to her Lord on July 3, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Robert W. “Bob” Besse. Loving mother of Laura Rudiger (Eddie), Rachel Simons (David) and Nathan Besse. Devoted grandmother of Matthew, Patrick, Thomas, Joseph and Audrey Claire. Daughter of the late Anthony and Laura Rotolo Pieno. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.
Toni was a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Marrero where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She loved to play tennis and was an avid and talented gardener.
The family would like to thank the staff of Notre Dame Hospice for their compassion and loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Toni’s memory may be made to Notre Dame Hospice by visiting: www.notredamehospice-no.org/donate .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Boulevard in Marrero on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 9 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .