RIP Mam-Maw & Pam-Paw Mallu

Rest in Peace Mam-maw...


Mary Alice Mallu

Mary Alice Mallu died at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 10:09 A.M. under the care of Hospice of New Orleans. Mrs. Mallu, 75 years old, was born in New Orleans and resided in St. Bernard Parish for 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Florence B. Canton and the late Pierre M. Canton. Sister of Valerie C. Smith, Jules E. Canton, Sr. and the late Constance C. Giro and Peter Canton. Mrs. Mallu was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a former member of AARP Chapter 3851 and a promoter and life member of The Association of Miraculous Medal. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. ''Buddy'' Mallu and her grandson Charles Roose, III. She is also survived by her children Linda M. Roose and Robert A. Mallu, Sr. Grandmother of 4, Robert A. Mallu, Jr., Shellie R. Brossette, Rebecca M. Rock and Ryan A. Mallu. Great-grandmother of 6, Robert III and Rori Mallu, Albert, Alex and Alyssa Brossette and Kaleb Rock. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, LA on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Patrick No. 1 Cemetery.

Published in The Times-Picayune on 1/15/2004.


Rest in Peace Pam-Paw...

William A. "Buddy" Mallu

Mr. William A. "Buddy" Mallu, age 77, died on Friday, December 05, 2003 at 11:30 AM. Beloved husband of Mary Alice Canton "Mac" Mallu. Father of Linda M. Roose and Robert A. Mallu, Sr. Father-in-Law of Karen Mallu. Son of the late Robert and Viola B. Mallu. Brother of the late Viola Alleman and Edna Sciortino. Grandfather of Robert A. Mallu, Jr., Shellie R. Brossette, Rebecca M. Rock, and Ryan Mallu. Great grandfather of Robert A. Mallu III, Albert Brossette, Rori Mallu, Alex Brossette, Alyssa Brossette, and Kaleb Rock and the late Charles Roose III. Mr. Mallu, a retired Union member of Local # 53, Asbestos Workers was a decorated Marine of WWII, a Life member of Disabled American Veterans Association and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Asso. He was born in New Orleans and a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, La. on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 1:30 PM. Interment in St. Patrick #1 Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Visitation at the funeral home Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM. In his passing, Buddy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by numerous other family members and friends. Semper Fideles Marine

Published in The Times-Picayune on 12/7/2003