Laurette Leonie Talbot Nassetta

Laurette Leonie Talbot Nassetta, a devoted mother of six, a devout Catholic, and perpetual bargain hunter, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96. Raised in Bronx, New York she spent her married life in Northern Virginia with a delightful stint in Hawaii during the early years. Laurette was married to her adoring husband, Frank, for 63 years until his passing in 2014. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and faith. As an only child, she dreamed of a large family and she and Frank had six children. Her surviving children are: Michele Combest, Denise Nassetta, Fr. Peter Nassetta, Jennifer Lawler, and Lauren Bell. They all surrounded and poured out love to her as she lived her last moments. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Frances. She has sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren (with another on the way!) and a host of relatives who will deeply miss her. Her family and friends will remember her for her unwavering kindness, generosity, and the love she shared with everyone she met. Throughout her life, Laurette cherished her trips to Quebec, Canada, her second childhood home. There she would reunite with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. These visits brought her immense joy and created lasting memories of friendship, fun, and family. A faithful Catholic, Laurette was committed to her daily recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet – always with the intentions of her children, grandchildren, and those of her Holy Trinity Consolers prayer group. Her selflessness and concern for others were evident in her daily inquiries about the health and well-being of those around her, even during her own struggles. She was a proud graduate of the City College of New York (CCNY), class of 1950. She was a great champion of helping her children follow their dreams. Be it ballet and horseback riding lessons, music lessons and artistic pursuits, or any number of athletic endeavors, she would make it happen. In regards to higher education, she, along with Frank, instilled in their children that they could achieve any aspiration. She also showed her love through her quests for treasures and treats during her many years of garage sale adventures. Even her far-flung adult children would receive mystery boxes of surprises. Her children and grandchildren who benefited and often joined her, are still tempted to stop at a sign and rejoice and brag on any bargains they score anywhere. And the food! Such a variety. She cooked chopped chicken livers from the Bronx, curry from a recipe she got in Hawaii, French toast from her Canadian mother, and of course, Grandpapa Nassetta’s legendary spaghetti sauce. Memories of Laurette will be a blessing to all who knew her; nevertheless, she will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville on Tuesday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be on Monday March 10 at Holy Trinity from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Youth Apostles or Angelus Academy in her honor. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Laurette Leonie Talbot Nassetta

October 22, 1928 - March 6, 2025