Melanie Palmisano Helmke

Melanie Palmisano Helmke passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana. Melanie was a Native of New Orleans and grew up in Old Jefferson where she attended East Jefferson High School and St Agnus Catholic School before moving to New Orleans East to raise a family. After raising her family she was a resident of Metairie for the past 27 years. Melanie worked as a Special – Education teacher in St. Bernard Parish at Chalmette Middle School and in Jefferson Parish at Deckbar School. She was a loving Grandmother, Godmother and a member of St Catherine of Sienna Parish in Old Metairie. She is survived by her children Wendy Helmke-Stone and Robert L. Helmke, II (Michelle), her brother Kerry P. Crayon (Lisa) and grandchildren Robin K. Stone, Kaitlyn M. Stone, Gregory A. Plaia, Jr., Connor L. Helmke, and Cole H. Helmke. Great Grandchildren Brylee M. Lewis and Jett D. Lewis. She also leaves behind a Niece and many Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Muriel Taillion Crayon and Henry Joseph Crayon, and her Son-in-law Brian David Stone. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a visitation from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70006. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery, 120 City Park Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana. Condolences may be offered online at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com