Adine Theresa Michelet

Adine “Dee” De La Rosa Michelet, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2021, after battling cancer. Adine was a native of New Orleans and lived in Metairie for the past thirty years. A graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels in New Orleans, she first worked at WJBW radio, and retired from her position as an executive secretary with First Commerce Corporation. Dee was an active member of her AARP chapter, organizing travel and outings for members for many years. Family and friends will remember her avid interest in traveling, reading, hosting her bonco and pokeno groups, attending the theater, learning to paint in watercolor, and enjoying large family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her sister Doris De La Rosa Pilie, and is survived by daughters Michelle Michelet Verdigets (Paul), Renee Michelet Casbergue (Clayton) and son Paul Leon Michelet (Suzette). Survivors include grandchildren Jennifer Vititoe (John), Daniel Casbergue (Sarah), Emily Forrester (Ray), Rebecca Michelet, step-grandchildren Christopher Verdigets (Cherie) and Jennifer Verdigets, and seven great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. In recent months, she received devoted care at home from Lear Bannister. Services will be at St. Clement of Rome Church in Metairie on Thursday, January 28, 2021, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. Social distancing and mask requirements will be in place. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com

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