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“Willy, Sandra, Johnny $ Gerry; I am really sorry I ended up not being able to attend your Mom's services. I was plaaning to attend until I became...Read More »
1 of 11 | Posted by: Joe Angelico - Slidell,, LA

“My sincerest condolences to you and your family Gerry. ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Mike Vicknair - Harahan, LA

“Johnny sorry for your loss. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Bonnie Beck Strang - Houston, TX

“Sorry to hear of your loss. But now is the time to celebrate your mother's life. Wow, 95 years and an awesome family. Praying for you and your family...Read More »
4 of 11 | Posted by: Buzz Bauer - Lewisville, TX

“Willy we were not fortunate enough to meet your mom personally, but I feel that we met her through you. She had to have been a great mom, because she...Read More »
5 of 11 | Posted by: Rocky and Ida Williams - Frisco, TX

“Willy, Sandra, John, and Jerry: you were so blessed to have had your Mom for so long. Some of my favorite memories of childhood in Maple Ridge are...Read More »
6 of 11 | Posted by: Warren Duclos - Mandeville, LA

“You will be greatly missed. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Bonnie Milazzo Schloegel - Kenner, LA

“Willy, Your family was blessed to have your mother live such a long life. You and the family have my deepest sympathy for your loss. God Bless...Read More »
8 of 11 | Posted by: Harold Victor - Fort Worth, TX

“Gerry my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Michael Hudnell - Meridian, MS

“Sandra, our (Cynthia and Jannell) prayers are with you and your family. ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Cynthia Cousins Bennett - LA

“Bernie is forever young. May her happy outlook on life be an inspiration to all of us who were privileged to know her. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Gary and Margie - Lawrenceville, GA


Bernadine Milazzo Mayer, a homemaker, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at East Jefferson Hospital. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Mayer. Mother of Francis Mayer, of The Colony, TX, Sandra Mayer Richard (Stanley, Jr., dec.), of Metairie, LA, John Mayer, Metairie, LA, and Gerald Mayer (Nancy), of Brandon, MS and the late Jackie Mayer. Daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary Milazzo, of New Orleans, LA. Sister of Grace Milazzo Songy, of Harahan, LA, Paul Milazzo, of Gulfport, MS, and the late Philip, Peter, Joseph, Salvador, Ignatius, Anthony Milazzo, Chetta Milazzo Drewes, and Louise Milazzo Culotta. Grandmother of Dawn Gwin (Colin), of St. Rose, LA Stanley Richard, III (Cathy), of St. Rose, LA, Melanie Woodall (Aaron), of Magnolia MS, and Sherri Eakin (Chase), of Brandon, MS. Great Grandmother of Dominic and Colin Piazza, St. Rose, LA, and Abigail Richard, St. Rose, LA. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. She was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie, LA and was a member of Youthful Elders, and the Golden Agers for many years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

To view and sign the Family Guest Book, go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.