Melanie Alario

Melanie Cooper Alario passed away on March 19, 2025, at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 78. She was born in Lakehurst, New Jersey to the late Roy James Cooper and Mercedes Abadie Cooper. She spent most of her life living on the Westbank of New Orleans.

Mel leaves to cherish her memory, her high school sweetheart and husband of 56 years, Terry J. Alario, Sr.; daughter, Joy Alario Lonibos and her husband, David; son, Terry J. Alario, Jr. and his wife, Lauri; 5 grandchildren, of whom she was extremely proud, Cade Lonibos (Olivia), Alexa Lonibos (Bailey), Easton Lonibos, Devin Alario, and Jules Alario. She is also survived by her sisters, Jan Jenkins (EJ), Teresa Adam; brothers Bob Cooper (Shirley) and Danny Cooper (Debbie); sister-in-law Laura Cooper; and brother-in-law John A. Alario, Jr. (Trina). She joins in heaven, along with her parents, her sister Fran Blondiau (Alfred); brothers Jack Cooper and Jim Cooper; in-laws Elsie and John A. Alario, Sr.; and sister-in-law Ree Alario.

Melanie had a tremendously giving heart and never met a stranger. She had a very special love and devotion to The Blessed Mother and Padre Pio. She was a member of the West Jefferson High School Class of 1965, a dedicated employee of South Central Bell and Bellsouth for 26 years, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

A heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude is extended to Audubon Hospice, including Stacia, Carmen, and Sonnybrook for the compassion and professionalism given during the last 14 months. Gwen, Loretta, and Brenda, know that we are eternally grateful to you for the abundant love and care you gave to our angel. She loved each of you.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

If you feel so inclined, Mel would have loved for donations to be made to the Alario 22 Endowed Scholarship at Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, LA.

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/ZR93jQ?vid=1iejvl

You can also text Alario to 41444

Checks can be sent to: Demons Unlimited Foundation Attn: Scott Maggio, 468 Caspari Street, Natchitoches, LA 71497.  Memo: Alario 22 Athletic Scholarship

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com