Bernadette Katherine O'Sullivan

Bernadette Katherine O’Sullivan died surrounded by loving family on Saturday, February 25, 2013 at St. Anna’s Residence, New Orleans, LA. Bernadette was born in New Orleans on September 14, 1913 to Sarah Donegan Baumann and Joseph P. Baumann. She was the beloved wife for 58 years of the late David James O’Sullivan, Jr. and the former wife of the late Emile Gerard Meyer. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Mary Baumann Stein, Elizabeth “Beth” Baumann Moore and Helen Clare Baumann Reinerth, her granddaughter, Leslie Freeling Sander and her daughter-in-law, Jan Graves Meyer. She is survived by her four children, Gail Meyer Millet (Alvin), Bernadette Meyer Freeling (Bill), Emile Gerard Meyer, Jr. and Ann Marie O’Sullivan Viator (Robert), her grandchildren, William F. Freeling, III, Sharon Freeling Sahuque (Dennis), Robert David Freeling (Lisa), Stephanie Millet Kakareka (Kevin), Robert David Viator, Emile Gerard Meyer III, Laura Jeanne Meyer, Jeannine Marie Viator, Kathleen Amanda Meyer and Elizabeth Kathryn Meyer, 18 great grandchildren, 11 (soon to be twelve) great-great grandchildren and her devoted niece and godchild, Mary “Tootsie” Stein Baquet (Paul). Bernadette was a graduate of Dominican High School, class of 1928. Before marriage she worked as a commercial artist for the Times-Picayune and as a private secretary for General Electric Supply Corporation. Bernie, “Bee”, Momma, Ma-zy, as she was affectionately known to the different generations of her family, was a bright, beautiful spirit, drawing all who knew her into her world of fun and laughter. She and David had a great love for the beach and the water that was shared by her family who spent many wonderful times at their homes both in Florida and Pass Christian and on vacations in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Ma-zy’s grandchildren will always remember her singing “TooRaLooRaLooRa” to lull them to sleep and all will remember her quick mind as she beat everyone at Trivial Pursuit on many Christmas days. Bernadette and David lived all over the country during his career and traveled widely, but they always considered New Orleans home, coming back permanently after his retirement from Continental Can Company. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of St. Anna’s Residence for their extraordinary care and kindness to Bernadette during the last 18 months of her life. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery No. 3. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.

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Bernadette Katherine O'Sullivan

September 14, 1913 - February 23, 2013