Louise Gertrude Orzali

Louise Gertrude Orzali (nee Tewes) “Weezer” 89, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Saint Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. She was proud as having earned full ride academic scholarships to both; Villa Madonna High School, and Thomas More College always maintaining first honors. In H.S. she was a field hockey star and swimmer, and also worked on the original Tewes Poultry Farm on Charter Oak Road, Edgewood, KY on weekends and both before and after school as well. After graduation Louise was a teacher at Simon Kenton High School in Independence, KY, a substitute teacher at Beechwood High School of Ft Mitchell, and a private tutor. She and her late husband Peter were the original owners of Alexandria Drugs, established in 1956 where she worked as a clerk for many years. She was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Alexandria, KY. She was Past President of Saint Mary Altar Society; the 1st President of St. Mary’s Mother’s Club which became the PTA. Louise served on many committees at this Catholic Parish for over 50 years such as Bingo, Festival, and Bereavement she also often ushered seating at Mass. She worked diligently with her husband Pete while he was the fund raising chairman of the Building Committee for the current church. She was a Kentucky Colonel, enjoyed Crocheting, Embroidery & Ceramics. She loved to do crossword puzzles and enjoyed bowling, playing golf and viewing professional sports especially the Cincinnati REDS. But above all she loved and was proud of family. Weezer was a true inspiration for many as well as her son and grandchildren, a fun loving, joking, yet hard working, smart, lady. Mrs. Orzali was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Orzali Sr.,R.Ph. her parents, John and Gertrude (Trenkamp) Tewes and siblings; Helen (Tewes) Kruer and John H. Tewes. Louise is survived by her son Peter J. (Rose) Orzali Jr., R.Ph.; three grandchildren, Joe (Casey Barnard) Orzali of Portland,OR, Mike (Alison Johnson) Orzali of Fort Wright, KY and Tina Orzali of Fort Wright, KY; four great-grandchildren, Gwyndolin, Rowan, Theodore and Francesca, as well as dozens of nieces and nephews. Visitation 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, February 9, 2015 with Mass following at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY.  Entombment will be in Saint John’s Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell, KY. Alexandria Funeral Home serving the family. Memorials suggested to the Covington KY Parish Kitchen, 141 West Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011.