Jeanette Ruli Pou passed away quietly in her home on Wednesday morning, January 1, 2014 at the age of 90 years old. Jeanette was a native New Orleanian and the daughter of the late Tom (Carmelo) and Lena Ruli, and devoted wife of the late Dr. Frederick Antonio Pou. She was predeceased in death by four sons; Frederick Jr., Thomas, Robert and James Pou, and one brother Dr. Jack P. Ruli. She was a loving mother who is survived by two sons and five daughters. Michael (Pie) Pou, George (Julie) Pou, Linda (Joseph) Pappalardo, Jeannie (Ralph) Stearns, Dr. Anna M. Pou (Vince Panepinto), Peggy (Sal) Perino and Mary Katherine Pou. She was also survived by ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren whom she loved very much and one brother, Joseph Ruli.
Her devotion to her alma maters Ursuline Academy and Loyola University remained throughout her life. Jeanette was a kind and generous person with a loving spirit. She was a great friend to others, and many looked to her for strength, courage and guidance throughout their lives. She was a devoted mother to her children and a great friend. Jeanette is an inspiration to all she left behind.
Family and friends are invited to the attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday January 4th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 631 State St. Visitation will begin at 10:00am and continue until Mass time. Interment to follow in Lakelawn Mausoleum.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schoencanalstreet.com
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