Charlene Berthelson Cucullu

Charlene Ann Berthelson Cucullu passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from St. James Major in 1960. 

Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel George; her parents, Fred E. Berthelson and Corinne Gelpi; and two sisters, Cheryl Despeaux and Christine Chachere. 

She is survived by her daughter, Nicole C. Veazey (Tim Veazey); son, Christopher G. Cucullu (Janette); three grandsons, Joshua L. Veazey, Jacob D. Veazey (Demi), and Christopher G. Cucullu II; sister, Cynthia Vaccaro; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Charlene was an artist at heart and loved painting, rug hooking, and reading, and in earlier years travelled as much as she could. 

Charlene also loved the Mississippi Gulf Coast and at the age of 78 built her dream home in Waveland. She and her dog Gabbie would drive daily to the beach and watch the water and birds. 

She is finally reunited with her loving husband and they are together again forever. 

Services will be held on Saturday July 15, 2023 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis Mississippi. Visitation at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Burial will follow mass at Garden of Memories in Bay St Louis, Mississippi.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to Notre Dame Hospice in Diamondhead, Mississippi: 5407 Indian Hill Dr., Diamondhead, MS 39525.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charlene Berthelson Cucullu.