Helen Mustacchia Schroeder

Helen Mustacchia Schroeder, passed away on January 30, 2020. Born January 19, 1933 in Algiers to her now deceased parents Nicholas Frank Mustacchia Sr., and Catherine DiGiovanni Mustacchia. Deceased husband Alvin “Al” Schroeder, Sr.

Helen is a graduate of Holy Name of Mary High School in Algiers. After graduation Helen was employed by C.T. Patterson in New Orleans and there met Al Schroeder, a musician with the Original Skyliners. In 1953 they married and started their lives together in the New Orleans area. They moved to Slidell in Retirement.

Helen was the fourth of six children and was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Schroeder, Sr., Son Alvin “Chris” Schroeder, Sister Marguerite, Brothers Nicolas, Jr. and Ralph Mustacchia. She is survived by son Gary Schroeder, Sr. (Charmaine), three Grandchildren, Rachel Hanchett (Josh); Kathleen Schroeder (Dennis); Gary Schroeder Jr., Eight Great – Grandchildren, Sisters Marilyn Edwards of Naples, Fl. And Doris Chapoton of Slidell, La., Brother-in-law Pat Chapoton, and nieces, and nephews.

Helen owned and operated Decoupage Chateau in New Orleans. She was president of Orleans Homemakers for two years and Vice-President for two years. Helen was also President of “The Domestic Engineers Club”, and a member of “Fun for Lunch Brunch” – a group of 26 women who met for lunch once a month for more than 35 years to celebrate birthdays. More importantly, Helen was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister, and a loyal friend to many.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services to be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

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