A funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 for 97-year-old Lorraine Helen Genovese of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at New Bridge Retirement Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born May 22, 1927 in Rochester, NY to Matthew and Phyllis (France) Plachta.
She and Cosimo Fred Genovese were married on October 18, 1947 in Rochester, NY. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2005.
Survivors include two sons: Michael (Sherrie Piaskowski) Genovese of Pasadena, MD and David (Suzanne) Genovese of Eagan, MN; a daughter: Cindy Cox of Perryville, MO; five grandchildren: Michael Genovese, Christina Florkey, Matthew Genovese, Floyd Cox, Jr, Jeffrey Cox, August Cox, and David Genovese; 14 great-grandchildren: Kevin, Martha, Acien, Mavery, Kye, Floyd III, Asher, Maisyne, Mark, Conor, McKenna, Joey, Caden, and Sophia.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Dolores Madison and two brothers, Eugene and Ronald Plachta.
Lorraine was a housekeeper. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a former member of the Ladies Sodality, Ministry to Senior Adults and Ministry of Praise. She enjoyed time crocheting and word puzzles and crafts. She had a sweet tooth especially for chocolate and ice cream and was also a social butterfly, enjoying activities and meeting others.
Visitation will be from 12 noon-3 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral for 97-year-old Lorraine Helen Genovese of Perryville will be held at 3 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with Deacon John Darin officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.