She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years Stanley A. Madere, Jr.; brothers Hilton J. Normand, Wade P. Normand and Nelson J. Normand, Sr.
Marria is survived by her daughters Donna Madere Pierite (Michael) of Marksville, Louisiana, Stephanie Madere Escudé (Claude) of Norco, Louisiana; son Steven Madere of Norco, Louisiana; sister Mary Jane Keating of Slidell, Louisiana; grandchildren Jean-Luc Pierite, Elisabeth Pierite Mora (Hixen) and Christopher Escudé (Heather); great-grandchildren Leilani Mora, Riley Escudé, Scarlett Escudé and Elijah Escudé; sisters-in-law Wilma Normand and Ruby Normand as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marria graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Stanley on August 20, 1952 by the Justice of the Peace in St. Bernard Parish. Then in December of 1987 they were married in the Catholic Church at Resurrection of Our Lord by Rev. Michael Schneller. Parishioner of St. Jerome Catholic Church since 2013. She was the recipient of Archdiocese of New Orleans Order of St. Louis Medallion in 2008. Marria retired after many years as a physical therapy assistant from Davidson and Lorusso Physical Therapy. She was the Girl Scout leader at Stuart R. Bradley School in the 1960’s and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Methodist Hospital in New Orleans East.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 2402 33rd St. Kenner, Louisiana on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00pm celebrated by Rev. David Dufour. Visitation beginning at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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