Marilyn Valentino

Marilyn Bourgeois Valentino; A retired pharmacist, a native of New Orleans for nearly 63 years, Diamondhead, MS for 20 years and Mandeville, LA for 5 years was called home on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at home in Mandeville, LA.  She was 87, a graduate of  St. Joseph’s Academy and Loyola University.  She was greeted by her parents, Emile W. and Rose Jambrone Bourgeois and her husband of over 63 years, Rudolph Valentino.  She is survived by her brother Dr. Melvin G. Bourgeois(Geraldine) and her daughters Julie Valentino Davis(Julian) and Lisa Valentino Rockwell(Robbie).  She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren Jonathan Davis, Jennifer Davis Necaise(Drew), Robert Rockwell, Kenneth Rockwell, Thomas Rockwell, Mary Rockwell, Michael Rockwell, Daniel Rockwell and Catherine Rockwell. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Marion Valentino and Mary Ann Valentino and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on November 17, 2017 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471 from 10:30-11:30am followed by Mass at 11:30am with burial in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Rd., Slidell, LA  70460 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers,  donations or masses may be made to Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471 or St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 Saint Mary Street, Madisonville, LA  70447 or Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210. Please see notice for Mr.Rudolph Valentino, April 13, 2016. a memorial Mass also is being held.