Jessie C. Latessa
Born July 7th, 1930. Passed May 19, 2017 in her home of 66 years on Mert Ave, St. Ann, MO. Preceded in death by her husband Arthur, parents George and Latha Emig, brother George and her beloved grandson, Kyle. Survived by her six children Peter (Brenda), Jeannie, Joan, Paul (Janet), Janice (Wayne) and Judy (Mark). Thirteen grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, Yvonne, Jason, Julie, Justin, Phillip, Kenneth, Samuel, Jena, William, Jill and Jacob. Nine great grandchildren.
Jessie had several careers: bank teller, medical assistant and baker who designed and created beautiful wedding cakes. Her most rewarding and loved career was that of Mother and Grandmother. Jessie had a love and commitment for all people, animals (especially her dogs) and flowers (especially bright red ones).
Mom, you are greatly missed and forever loved!
Private service at Jefferson Barracks, June 2, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:
BJC Hospice Foundation, PO Box 957421, St. Louis, MO 63195-7421 or online at www.bjchospice.org
I’m not sure what I’m going to do now Mom, you were the one I could kid around with, maybe even sometimes sarcastic and you would say “oh Jeannie”. So many memories Mom. Didn’t want to go to nursing school, you signed me up and told me I would always have a job..45 years later I’ve never been without a job. Learned never to quit not because you said it, because I watched you do it. Not sure what I’m going to do without you, no more conversations going through the litany of each of my kids and grandkids and how they were doing and what they should be doing. You were so beautiful and tall, yes I was jealous, probably the reason I have to wear heels. I will miss you so much Mom and I never realized how much I loved you.
Thank you, Joanie, for posting this. Kenny told me that Jessie had passed, but I have no contact information for anyone. Be sure that I pray for God’s comfort for all of you, especially difficult because you were so close, you and Jeannie and your parents…. I remember Jessie and Art as such hospitable people, kind and friendly and generous, lovely times at their house, in their huge back yard. Sad to lose your mother….
Your family has our prayer.
St. Louis Cremation
Mom I will miss our talks and making you laugh, it always made me feel so good to make you laugh and like Jeannie you would say “oh Judy” You were a good Mom and I will cherish every memory of you. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. I love ya Mom, be careful
Our prayers go out to your entire family. She was a wonderful and kind lady. And also very much loved by all.
Words are just not enough to tell you how much I love you, Mom. You have been such a big part of my daily life…I will miss the many conversations about everything and anything, and the quiet times just sitting outside on the deck. It makes me smile when I think of all the variation of names you would call me…Janice, Janie, Annie…(even Jean, Joan, Judy!)
I will take all the love, advice and wisdom you have given me and move forward, knowing that I was given such a special gift. Love you Mom.