Lucia Giambrone Roby died Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at EdenBrook of The Woodlands, Texas. She was 77. Lucia was a native of Napoleonville, Louisiana and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University. She moved to Beaumont with her beloved husband, Stanley, in 1956 where she raised seven children. Her love of literature and music enriched her life and that of those who knew her. She was an active member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Community where she devoted time to several outreach ministries. She was a loving mother and grandmother, faithful friend and generous neighbor.
Lucia is predeceased by her parents, Sam and Annie Giambrone; and her husband Stanley Roby. She is survived by her brother Sam Giambrone; her beloved aunt, Lucille Politz; her children, Michael Roby and wife Jane, Halla Steiner and husband Joe, John Roby and wife Lynn, Mary Freeman and husband Den, Stanley Roby, Jr. and wife Kathy, Sam Roby and wife Susan, and Steven Roby; her twelve grandchildren, John Roby and wife Kristin, Elizabeth Steiner, Phillip Roby, Joseph Steiner, William Roby and wife Tara, Micah Roby, Jennifer Roby, Matthew Freeman , Bryan Roby, Christopher Roby, Daniel Freeman, and Paul Roby; and her great granddaughter, Anna Korradi.
The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to VistaCare Hospice. For those desiring, contributions may be made in Lucia's name to VistaCare Foundation, 701 North Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2007 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the mortuary with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m.
