Jewel "Judy" Gennaro's Obituary
Jewel “Judy” Gennaro age 85, of Covington passed away on Monday evening, November 9, 2020. She was born on January 24, 1935 in Madisonville, Louisiana to Henry Benton Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth Chatellier.
She is survived by her loving children Anthony Gennaro Jr. (Connie), Gwyn Gennaro Horrell (Walter), Lisa Gennaro Melton (Grady), Dennis Gennaro, and Gina Gennaro Tullos (William), and grandchildren Matthew Mays, Spencer Horrell, Megan Horrell, Lauren Gennaro, Joseph Gennaro, John Bigner, Bradley Bigner, Christopher Guerin, Jacob Tullos, Sarah Tullos, Stephen Tullos, and great grandchildren Nathan Mays, Silas Cheramie, Sydney Bigner, John Dylon Bigner, Audrey Bigner, and Abigail Bigner. She is also survived by her sisters Ila Ostendorf and Carol Graham. Judy will be missed also by Anthony Gennaro Sr.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents Henry Benton Sr., and Pearl Elizabeth Chatellier, her brothers Henry Benton Chatellier Jr., Kelly Chatellier, Dennis Chatellier, and Guy Chatellier.
A native of Madisonville and a resident of Covington for the past 85 years. Judy retired from the banking industry after 37 years, and she also retired from St. Tammany Parish School Board after 35 years as a bus driver. She was a member to St. Anselm Catholic Church her entire life. Judy enjoyed spending time with her animals and fishing. She also enjoyed gardening.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in Theodore Dendinger Cemetery.
With COVID-19, restrictions social distancing and face mask are required to attend services.
The Gennaro family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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